noun
climatologist
kly-muh-TOL-uh-jist
Climatologist (noun) means a person who studies or works professionally in climatology. Example: “The climatologist presented decades of rainfall data at the conference.”
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A person who studies or works professionally in climatology.
"The climatologist presented decades of rainfall data at the conference."
"She trained as a climatologist before joining the weather service."
"A team of climatologists is tracking changes in the region's growing seasons."
How to use climatologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is climate.
When to use it
It is a neutral, professional term used in scientific and news contexts.
Memory tip
Notice the -ist ending, the same pattern as in scientist and biologist, for naming a person who works in a field.
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Common pairings
a leading climatologist
climatologists warn that
a team of climatologists
according to climatologists
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Etymology
Built from climatology, the study of climate, with the agent suffix -ist added to name the person who practises it.
Rhymes for climatologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
entomologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does a climatologist actually do?
A climatologist studies climate, looking at long-term weather patterns and how they change over time.
Is a climatologist the same as a meteorologist?
No. A meteorologist forecasts day-to-day weather, while a climatologist looks at broader, long-term patterns and trends.
How do you become a climatologist?
The word itself only names the role; it comes from climatology plus the suffix -ist, which is added to a field of study to name someone who works in it.
What is the meaning of climatologist?
"climatologist" (noun) means a person who studies or works professionally in climatology.
