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ecologist

/ɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
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Adverb:ecologically
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Plural:ecologists
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Adjective:ecological
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ecologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who studies the interactions and relationships between living organisms and their physical environment.

Example

"The marine ecologist documented how rising ocean temperatures were affecting the local coral reef system."

2

A person who advocates for the protection of the natural environment from pollution and destruction.

Example

"As a dedicated ecologist, she campaigned tirelessly for stricter laws regulating industrial waste."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict usage, an 'ecologist' is a biological scientist who studies ecosystems, whereas an 'environmentalist' is a social or political advocate for environmental protection, though the two terms are sometimes blurred in casual speech.

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• Nearby Words

ecologic
ecological
ecologically
ecologist
ecology
econobox
economic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'ecology' and the suffix '-ist', modeled on German 'Ökologie', coined in 1866 by biologist Ernst Haeckel from Ancient Greek 'oikos' (house or dwelling) and '-logia' (study).

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