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Definition of zoology

zoology

/zoʊˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
zo · ol · o · gy
Adverb:zoologically
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Plural:zoologies
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Adjective:zoological
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zoology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.

Example

"She majored in zoology at university before taking a research position at the wildlife sanctuary."

2

The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Example

"The expedition documented the unique zoology of the remote volcanic archipelago."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word is formally pronounced 'zoh-OL-uh-jee' (with four syllables), though it is frequently mispronounced 'zoo-OL-uh-jee' in casual speech due to the spelling of its first three letters.

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zookeeper
zoological
zoologist
zoology
zoom
zoomable
zoomer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin as 'zoologia' in the mid-17th century from Ancient Greek 'zōion' (meaning 'animal' or 'living being') and '-logia' (meaning 'study of').

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