paleontologist
UK/.pæliɒn'tɒlәdʒist/US
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Definitions
n.
A scientist who studies ancient life through fossils
古生物学家
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe agent form of paleontology: paleo (ancient) + ont (being) + -ologist (one who studies) = 'one who studies ancient life.' See paleontology.
Root paleo still carries 3 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The paleontologist carefully exposed the fossilized skull.
- 2.
A team of paleontologists discovered a new dinosaur species.