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Definition of zoologist

zoologist

/zoʊˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
zo · ol · o · gist
Adverb:zoologically
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Plural:zoologists
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Adjective:zoological
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zoologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist or specialist who studies animals, including their biology, behavior, classification, physiology, and distribution in nature or captivity.

Example

"The wildlife zoologist spent six months in the rainforest observing the foraging habits of endangered primates."

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zoodle
zookeeper
zoological
zoologist
zoology
zoom
zoomable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from Modern Latin 'zoologia' (derived from Ancient Greek 'zōion' meaning 'animal' and '-logia' meaning 'study of') combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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