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Definition of horticulturist

horticulturist

/ˌhɔːr.tɪˈkʌl.tʃɚ.ɪst/
hor · ti · cul · tur · ist
Adverb:horticulturally
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Plural:horticulturists
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Adjective:horticultural
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horticulturist Lexical Profile

horticulturist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An expert or professional in the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

Example

"The botanical garden hired a skilled horticulturist to oversee the propagation of rare tropical orchids."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Both "horticulturist" and "horticulturalist" are accepted spellings, though "horticulturist" is the shorter, more standard form preferred in technical and journalistic writing.

• Rhymes for horticulturist

• Nearby Words

horticultural
horticulturalist
horticulture
horticulturist
hosanna
hose
hosed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from "horticulture" (from Latin hortus, meaning "garden," and cultura, meaning "cultivation") combined with the agent suffix "-ist."

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