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entomologist

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Entomologist (noun) means a scientist who studies insects. Example: “The entomologist spent the summer cataloguing beetles in the rainforest.”

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A scientist who studies insects.

"An entomologist named a new species of millipede Nannaria swiftae after pop star Taylor Swift." — Megan Marples, Taylor Swift inspired an entomologist to name a new millipede species after the megastar (2022)

"The entomologist spent the summer cataloguing beetles in the rainforest."

"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."

"The team, made up of entomologists and electrical engineers, attached AprilTags, a kind of QR code that is smaller than the nail on your little finger, to the bees using glue." — Jack Guy, Tiny QR codes help scientists track bee movements (2025)

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In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is insects.

Common mistake

Don't mix up with an "etymologist," who studies the origins of words, not insects.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: entomologists

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Etymology

From "entomology" (the study of insects, from Greek entomon, "insect") plus the suffix "-ist," meaning "one who practices."

Origin: Greek

Synonyms

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bugologist bug-hunter

Rhymes for entomologist

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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.".