noun
ornithologist
or-nih-THOL-uh-jist
Ornithologist (noun) means a person who studies birds, or whose work is ornithology. Example: “The ornithologist counted the nesting pairs on the cliff.”
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A person who studies birds, or whose work is ornithology.
"The ornithologist counted the nesting pairs on the cliff."
"An ornithologist from the university gave a talk on migration."
"She trained as an ornithologist before becoming a writer."
How to use ornithologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who studies birds.
When to use it
A fairly formal, professional term.
Memory tip
Ornithologist is about birds, while an entomologist studies insects.
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Common pairings
a leading ornithologist
amateur ornithologist
field ornithologist
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Etymology
The word is formed from ornithology with the ending -ist.
Rhymes for ornithologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
entomologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does an ornithologist do?
An ornithologist studies birds.
What is the difference between an ornithologist and a birdwatcher?
An ornithologist studies birds as a field of work or science, while a birdwatcher watches birds as a hobby.
How do you say ornithologist?
In British English it is said or-nih-THOL-uh-jist, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of ornithologist?
"ornithologist" (noun) means a person who studies birds, or whose work is ornithology.
