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Definition of aquarist
aquarist
/əˈkwɛə.ɹɪst/
a · quar · ist
Plural:aquarists
aquarist Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
A person who keeps, maintains, or manages an aquarium and cares for aquatic animals and plants, either as a hobbyist or as a professional.
Example
"The senior aquarist carefully monitored the salinity and temperature of the coral reef tank."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-19th century from the stem of 'aquarium' (from Latin 'aquarius', meaning 'relating to water', from 'aqua', meaning 'water') combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aquarist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aquarist