botanist
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for botanist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A scientist who studies plants.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
phytologist
plant scientist
Etymology
Formed from "botany" plus "-ist," the suffix for a person who practices a field.
Full origin of botanist →Frequently asked questions
What does “botanist” mean?
The word “botanist” means a scientist who studies plants. In plain terms, a scientist whose specialty is plants.
How do you pronounce “botanist”?
“Botanist” is pronounced BOT-uhn-ihst (/ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “botanist” in a sentence?
Here is “botanist” used in a sentence: “The botanist spent years cataloguing rare orchids in the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “botanist”?
“Botanist” is a noun.