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Definition of biologist

biologist

/baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
bi · ol · o · gist
Adverb:biologically
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Plural:biologists
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Adjective:biological
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biologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who studies living organisms, their structure, function, evolution, and interaction with their environment.

Example

"The marine biologist spent three months aboard the research vessel documenting coral reef biodiversity."

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• Nearby Words

biologic
biological
biologically
biologist
biology
biomass
biomechanics

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'biology' and the agentive suffix '-ist', ultimately rooted in Ancient Greek 'bios' (life) and '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biologist
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