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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
Noun
1. a student of natural history
2. a person who advocates or practises naturalism
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.naturalistnaturalist - 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)
natural scientist
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, ecologist, botanist, zoologist
Translations
naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] n → naturalista m/f
naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] n → naturaliste m/f
naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] natural n → Naturforscher(in) m(f)
naturalist [ˈnætʃrəlɪst] n → naturalista m/f


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A DISTINGUISHED Naturalist was travelling in Australia, when he saw a Kangaroo in session and flung a stone at it.
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