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zoologist

zoh-O-luhd-zhihst

Zoologist (noun) means a scientist who studies animals and animal life. Example: “The zoologist spent months tracking the wolf pack across the reserve.”

noun

A scientist who studies animals and animal life.

"The zoologist spent months tracking the wolf pack across the reserve."

How to use zoologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose profession or field of study is animals.

Word forms

zoologists plural

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Etymology

From zoology plus the agent suffix -ist.

Synonyms

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animal scientist

Rhymes for zoologist

geologist biologist urologist oncologist radiologist neurologist pathologist psychologist cardiologist gynecologist entomologist proctologist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zoologist” mean?

The word “zoologist” means a scientist who studies animals and animal life. In plain terms, someone whose profession or field of study is animals.

How do you pronounce “zoologist”?

“Zoologist” is pronounced zoh-O-luhd-zhihst (/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “zoologist” in a sentence?

Here is “zoologist” used in a sentence: “The zoologist spent months tracking the wolf pack across the reserve.”

What part of speech is “zoologist”?

“Zoologist” is a noun.

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