noun
bacteriologist
bak-teer-ee-AH-luh-jist
Bacteriologist (noun) means a scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria. Example: “The bacteriologist grew samples from the patient on a dish to see which germs were present.”
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A scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria.
"The bacteriologist grew samples from the patient on a dish to see which germs were present."
"She trained as a bacteriologist before moving into public health work."
"A bacteriologist at the lab tested the water supply for contamination."
How to use bacteriologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientist who studies bacteria.
When to use it
It is a formal, technical term used mostly in science and medicine.
Memory tip
Stress falls on the fourth syllable, so say bak-teer-ee-AH-luh-jist.
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Common pairings
clinical bacteriologist
a bacteriologist by training
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Etymology
The word was built in English from the combining form bacterio-, relating to bacteria, plus the suffix -logist, which names a person who studies a subject.
Rhymes for bacteriologist
ecologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
sociologist
etymologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does a bacteriologist do?
A bacteriologist studies bacteria. This is a branch of microbiology.
Is a bacteriologist the same as a microbiologist?
A bacteriologist is a kind of microbiologist, one who focuses on bacteria. A microbiologist may study other tiny organisms as well.
What is bacteriology?
Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, and a bacteriologist is a person who works in that field.
What is the meaning of bacteriologist?
"bacteriologist" (noun) means a scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria.
