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Definition of geologist

geologist

/dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
ge · ol · o · gist
Adverb:geologically
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Plural:geologists
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Adjective:geological
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geologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who studies the solid, liquid, and gaseous matter that constitutes the Earth and other terrestrial planets, as well as the processes that shape them over time.

Example

"The geologist examined the rock strata in the canyon to determine when the ancient volcanic eruption had occurred."

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geologic
geological
geologically
geologist
geology
geometric
geometrical

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from Modern Latin geologia ('the study of the earth'), which combines the Ancient Greek geō- ('earth') and -logia ('study of'), plus the agent suffix -ist.

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