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culturist

American  
[kuhl-cher-ist] / ˈkʌl tʃər ɪst /

noun

  1. a cultivator.

  2. an advocate or devotee of culture.


Etymology

Origin of culturist

First recorded in 1820–30; culture + -ist

Example Sentences

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“I was still working for Fish and Game at that point,” said Cindy Lassiter, a former fish culturist in southern Southeast and a member of SSRAA’s board.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2016

Bernarr Macfadden, publisher, editor, physical culturist extraordinary, is to many in the U. S. a hissing and a byword; to many more he is a hero-prophet.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nobel prizewinner, physical culturist, naval historian, biographer, essayist, rancher, conservationist, cavalry officer, Governor and President here.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although Colonel Raff is a physical culturist and does not smoke, drink or play cards, his men have more than usual liberty.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lewis Coriell, a renowned cell culturist, thought he might have an explanation.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot