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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose work or passion is observing and studying nature — plants, animals, and ecosystems.

Common pairings
field naturalist amateur naturalist

Word forms

more naturalist comparative, naturalists plural, most naturalist superlative

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Etymology

From "natural" plus the agent suffix "-ist," meaning someone devoted to the study of nature.

natural scientist

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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.

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