paleontologist
What is another word for paleontologist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A person who studies paleontology.
We haven't recorded synonyms for paleontologist yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use paleontologist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a vertebrate paleontologist
a museum paleontologist
paleontologists discovered
a team of paleontologists
It is a neutral, professional term used in ordinary and scientific writing.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from paleontology plus the suffix -ist.
Full origin of paleontologist →Frequently asked questions
What does a paleontologist do?
A paleontologist studies paleontology.
Is it paleontologist or palaeontologist?
Paleontologist is the American spelling. Palaeontologist is the form used in Commonwealth countries.
How do you pronounce paleontologist?
A common American pronunciation is pay-lee-on-TOL-uh-jist, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
