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Definition of microbiologist

microbiologist

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
mi · cro · bi · ol · o · gist
Adverb:microbiologically
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Plural:microbiologists
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Adjective:microbiological
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microbiologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who specializes in the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea, and protozoa.

Example

"The hospital's lead microbiologist identified the rare bacterial strain responsible for the outbreak."

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• Rhymes for microbiologist

• Nearby Words

microbead
microbicidal
microbicide
microbiologist
microbiology
microbiota
microbiotic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from 'microbiology' and the agent suffix '-ist', combining Ancient Greek 'mikros' (small), 'bios' (life), and '-logia' (study).

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