viticulturist
|vi-ti-cul-tur-ist|
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/ˌvɪtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/
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/ˌvɪtɪˈkʌltʃ(ə)rɪst/
grapevine-growing specialist
Etymology
'viticulturist' originates from Latin, specifically the roots 'vitis' meaning 'vine' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation,' via the English noun 'viticulture' plus the agentive suffix '-ist.'
'viticultura' in Medieval/Neo-Latin and French 'viticulture' influenced the English 'viticulture' (19th c.), from which the English agent noun 'viticulturist' was formed.
Initially, it meant 'one who cultivates or studies grapevines,' and this meaning has remained essentially the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who cultivates grapevines, especially for wine production; a grape grower or vineyard specialist.
A viticulturist determines pruning schedules to optimize grape quality.
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Noun 2
an expert or specialist in viticulture (the science and practice of grape growing).
The viticulturist advised on canopy management to prevent mildew.
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Last updated: 2025/08/10 15:25