naturalist
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for naturalist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who studies plants, animals, and the natural world, often through direct observation.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use naturalist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "natural" plus the agent suffix "-ist," meaning someone devoted to the study of nature.
Full origin of naturalist →Frequently asked questions
What does “naturalist” mean?
The word “naturalist” means a person who studies plants, animals, and the natural world, often through direct observation. In plain terms, someone whose work or passion is observing and studying nature — plants, animals, and ecosystems.
How do you use “naturalist” in a sentence?
Here is “naturalist” used in a sentence: “The naturalist spent decades cataloguing birds in the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “naturalist”?
“Naturalist” is a noun.
Is “naturalist” a common word?
“Naturalist” is an uncommon word in modern English.