noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
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A person who studies plants, animals, and the natural world, often through direct observation.
"The naturalist spent decades cataloguing birds in the rainforest."
"David Attenborough is probably the world's most famous naturalist."
How to use naturalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose work or passion is observing and studying nature — plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Common pairings
field naturalist
amateur naturalist
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Word forms
- Plural
- naturalists
- Comparative
- more naturalist
- Superlative
- most naturalist
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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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natural scientist
Rhymes for naturalist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
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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.
