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forester

Forester (noun) means someone whose job is managing or working in forests. Example: “The forester marked which trees needed to be thinned.”

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Someone whose job is managing or working in forests.
"The forester marked which trees needed to be thinned."

How to use forester

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA professional who looks after forests — planting, managing, and protecting trees.

Word forms

foresters plural

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Etymology

From Old French forestier, from forest + -ier.

Origin: Old French

tree farmer arboriculturist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “forester” mean?

The word “forester” means someone whose job is managing or working in forests. In plain terms, a professional who looks after forests — planting, managing, and protecting trees.

How do you use “forester” in a sentence?

Here is “forester” used in a sentence: “The forester marked which trees needed to be thinned.”

What part of speech is “forester”?

“Forester” is a noun.

Where does the word “forester” come from?

The word “forester” comes from Old French. From Old French forestier, from forest + -ier.

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