naturalist
Naturalist (noun) means a person who studies plants, animals, and the natural world, often through direct observation. Example: “The naturalist spent decades cataloguing birds in the rainforest.”
How to use naturalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose work or passion is observing and studying nature — plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Word forms
more naturalist comparative, naturalists plural, most naturalist superlative
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The _____ spent decades cataloguing birds in the rainforest.
Etymology
From "natural" plus the agent suffix "-ist," meaning someone devoted to the study of nature.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “naturalist” mean?
The word “naturalist” means a person who studies plants, animals, and the natural world, often through direct observation. In plain terms, someone whose work or passion is observing and studying nature — plants, animals, and ecosystems.
How do you use “naturalist” in a sentence?
Here is “naturalist” used in a sentence: “The naturalist spent decades cataloguing birds in the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “naturalist”?
“Naturalist” is a noun.
Is “naturalist” a common word?
“Naturalist” is an uncommon word in modern English.