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naturalist

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nat·u·ral·ist  (nchr--lst, nchr-)
n.
1. One versed in natural history, especially in zoology or botany.
2. One who believes in and follows the tenets of naturalism.

naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst -tʃərəl-]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a person who is expert or interested in botany or zoology, esp in the field
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp in art or literature

naturalist  (nchr--lst)
A person who specializes in natural history, especially in the study of plants and animals in their natural surroundings.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.naturalist - an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific termsnaturalist - an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
philosopher - a specialist in philosophy
2.naturalist - a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology)
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
biologist, life scientist - (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms

naturalist
noun biologist, environmentalist, conservationist, ecologist, botanist, zoologist, ornithologist, entomologist, life scientist, preservationist, natural historian, tree-hugger (informal, derogatory) Dr Forsythe is a professional naturalist, author and research entomologist.
Translations
naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] Nnaturalista mf

naturalist [ˈnætʃərəlɪst] nnaturaliste mf

naturalist
n
Naturforscher(in) m(f)
(Art, Liter) → Naturalist(in) m(f)

naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] nnaturalista m/f

naturalist مُناصر للطبيعة student přírodních věd naturforsker Naturwissenschaftler φυσιοδίφης naturalista luonnontieteilijä naturaliste prirodoslovac naturalista 自然誌研究者 자연주의자 naturalist naturhistoriker naturalista naturalista натуралист naturalist นักธรรมชาตินิยม doğa bilimleri uzmanı nhà tự nhiên học 自然主义者


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A DISTINGUISHED Naturalist was travelling in Australia, when he saw a Kangaroo in session and flung a stone at it.
The pursuits of the naturalist frequently led him, however, for days at a time, from the direct line of the route of the squatter, who rarely seemed to have any other guide than the sun.
A search of the shelves of almost any public library will bring to light a book entitled, "A Naturalist Among the Head Hunters.
 
 
 
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