agrologist
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/əˈɡrɒlədʒɪst/
soil and crop science specialist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrologist' originates from 'agrology', which combines 'agro-' from Greek 'agros' meaning 'field' and '-logy' from Greek 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Historical Evolution
'agrology' was formed in the 19th century to describe the study of soils in relation to agriculture, and 'agrologist' emerged as a term for specialists in this field.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who studies fields', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialist in soil and crop science'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialist in agrology, the science of soils in relation to crops.
The agrologist conducted a soil analysis to improve crop yield.
Synonyms
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