culturist

[ kuhl-cher-ist ]

noun

1. a cultivator.
2. an advocate or devotee of culture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of culturist¹

First recorded in 1820–30; culture + -ist

Example Sentences

Pis′ciculture, the rearing of fish by artificial methods; Pis′ciculturist, a fish-culturist.

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Husmann in the Grape Culturist for 1869 describes this variety as much like Isabella, but not better.

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No one can demand of the expectant silk culturist exorbitant prices for Osage sprouts.

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This ability of hazel flowers to remain receptive for a long period allows the nut-culturist ample time to accomplish his work.

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This is of the utmost practical moment to the pear-culturist.

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