Definition

A person who cultivates and manages grapevines, typically for winemaking.

Example

The viticulturist carefully monitored the growth of the grapevines throughout the season.

Conversation

I met a really interesting person at the vineyard yesterday.

Oh really? What do they do?

They're a viticulturist who specializes in growing grapes for wine.

That's cool! I bet they have some great stories to share.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viticulturist → It is formed from "vitis" (meaning vine) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation). The word refers to a person who cultivates grapevines, particularly for winemaking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vitis' for vine and 'cultura' for cultivation — a viticulturist is someone who cultivates vines.

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