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agronomist

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Agronomist (noun) means a scientist who specialises in agronomy, the study of soil and crop production. Example: “The agronomist tested the soil before recommending a fertiliser.”

noun

A scientist who specialises in agronomy, the study of soil and crop production.

"The agronomist tested the soil before recommending a fertiliser."

"She trained as an agronomist and now advises farmers on crop rotation."

"An agronomist visited the farm to look at the wheat yields."

How to use agronomist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn agronomist is a scientist who studies soil and crops to help farming go better.

When to use it

Agronomist is a formal, technical job title rather than an everyday word.

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Link the word to agronomy, the science it names, and the -ist ending will make sense straight away.

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Common pairings

consult an agronomist work as an agronomist a trained agronomist an agronomist's advice

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

Agronomist is formed from agronomy with the suffix -ist added, the usual ending for naming a person who practises or specialises in a field.

Origin: English

Rhymes for agronomist

economist

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Frequently asked questions

What does an agronomist actually do?

An agronomist studies soil, crops and farming methods, and uses that science to help improve how land is farmed.

Is an agronomist the same as a farmer?

No, a farmer runs a farm day to day, while an agronomist is a scientist who advises on the science behind growing crops.

Do you need a degree to become an agronomist?

Agronomists are scientists specialising in agronomy, which is normally studied at degree level, though exact requirements vary by employer.

What is the meaning of agronomist?

"agronomist" (noun) means a scientist who specialises in agronomy, the study of soil and crop production.