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herpetologist

/ˌhɜːrpəˈtɑːlədʒɪst/
her · pe · tol · o · gist
Adverb:herpetologically
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Plural:herpetologists
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Adjective:herpetological
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herpetologist Lexical Profile

herpetologist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A zoologist who specializes in herpetology, the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders.

Example

"The herpetologist spent three months in the Amazon rainforest documenting endangered tree frog populations."

• Rhymes for herpetologist

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from Ancient Greek 'herpeton' ('creeping animal' or 'reptile', from 'herpein', meaning 'to creep') combined with '-logist' ('one who studies').

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