entomologist
Entomologist (noun) means a scientist who studies insects. Example: “The entomologist spent the summer cataloguing beetles in the rainforest.”
How to use entomologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is insects.
Don't mix up with an "etymologist," who studies the origins of words, not insects.
Word forms
entomologists plural
Fill the gap
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The _____ spent the summer cataloguing beetles in the rainforest.
Etymology
From "entomology" (the study of insects, from Greek entomon, "insect") plus the suffix "-ist," meaning "one who practices."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “entomologist” mean?
The word “entomologist” means a scientist who studies insects. In plain terms, someone whose job or field of study is insects.
How do you use “entomologist” in a sentence?
Here is “entomologist” used in a sentence: “The entomologist spent the summer cataloguing beetles in the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “entomologist”?
“Entomologist” is a noun.
Where does the word “entomologist” come from?
The word “entomologist” comes from Greek. From "entomology" (the study of insects, from Greek entomon, "insect") plus the suffix "-ist," meaning "one who practices.".