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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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose profession or field of study is animals.
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Word forms
- Plural
- zoologists
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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
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
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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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