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gemologist

/dʒɛˈmɑːlədʒɪst/
(UK: gemmologist)
gem · ol · o · gist
Adverb:gemologically
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Plural:gemologists
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Adjective:gemological
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gemologist Lexical Profile

gemologist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A specialist who studies, identifies, grades, and appraises precious and semi-precious gemstones.

Example

"The certified gemologist examined the antique emerald under a microscope to verify its natural origin."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "gemologist" in American English and "gemmologist" in British English.

• Rhymes for gemologist

• Nearby Words

gem squash
gemini
gemlike
gemologist
gemsbok
gemstone
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from "gem" (from Latin gemma, meaning "bud" or "precious stone") combined with the Greek-derived suffix "-logist," denoting a person who studies a specific field.

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