Meaning & use
biologist
A scientist who studies living organisms and their processes.
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The marine biologist spent months tracking whale migration patterns.
A biologist examined the soil samples for signs of microbial life.
A note on using this word
Biologist often takes a modifier specifying the field, such as 'marine biologist' or 'molecular biologist.'
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