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Definition of forester

forester

/ˈfɔːrɪstər/
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Plural:foresters
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• noun

1

A person trained in forestry who is in charge of managing, conserving, and cultivating forests and timberlands.

Example

"The state forester inspected the pine grove for signs of beetle infestation and planned a controlled burn."

2

A person or animal that lives in a forest or woodland.

Example

"In medieval folklore, the outlaws lived as hardy foresters beneath the greenwood canopy."

3

Any of various day-flying moths of the family Zygaenidae or the subfamily Agaristinae, typically having dark or metallic green wings marked with white or yellow spots.

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• Nearby Words

forestall
forestation
forested
forester
forestland
forestry
foretaste

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French forestier, derived from Medieval Latin forestarius ('person in charge of a royal forest'), from forestis ('unwalled woodland reserve').

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