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meteorologist

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒɪst/
me · te · o · rol · o · gist
Adverb:meteorologically
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Plural:meteorologists
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Adjective:meteorological
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meteorologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist or specialist who studies Earth's atmosphere, climate patterns, and weather processes, especially for the purpose of weather forecasting.

Example

"The local meteorologist warned residents that a severe winter storm would reach the coast by midnight."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Because of its root 'meteor', people sometimes mistakenly assume a meteorologist studies space rocks or meteors (which falls under astronomy or meteoritics); a meteorologist actually studies Earth's atmosphere and weather.

• Rhymes for meteorologist

• Nearby Words

meteorite
meteoroid
meteorological
meteorologist
meteorology
meter
meterstick

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'meteorology' plus the agent suffix '-ist', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'meteōrologia', meaning the discussion of lofty or atmospheric phenomena, from 'meteōros' (high in the air).

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