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zoologist

UK/zəʊ'ɒlədʒɪst/US/zәu'ɒlәdʒist/
C2

Definitions

n.

A scientist who studies animals

动物学家

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
zooanimal, living being
+
-log-study of, science of
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=zoologist

zoology + -ist (one who) = a person who does zoology. Transparent agent noun built straight off zoology.

Root zoo still carries 9 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The zoologist spent years tracking wolf packs in the wild.

  • 2.

    As a zoologist, she specializes in the behavior of primates.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralzoologists
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