Meaning & use

biologist

noun·Academic

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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