noun
Uncommon
biologist
beye-O-luhd-zhihst
Biologist (noun) means a scientist who studies living organisms. Example: “The marine biologist spent months studying coral reefs.”
noun
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A scientist who studies living organisms.
"The marine biologist spent months studying coral reefs."
How to use biologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientist whose field is the study of living things.
Common pairings
marine biologist
molecular biologist
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Word forms
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Etymology
From "biology" plus the agent suffix "-ist."
Synonyms
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life scientist
Rhymes for biologist
geologist
zoologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “biologist” mean?
The word “biologist” means a scientist who studies living organisms. In plain terms, a scientist whose field is the study of living things.
How do you pronounce “biologist”?
“Biologist” is pronounced beye-O-luhd-zhihst (/baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “biologist” in a sentence?
Here is “biologist” used in a sentence: “The marine biologist spent months studying coral reefs.”
What part of speech is “biologist”?
“Biologist” is a noun.
Is “biologist” a common word?
“Biologist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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