apiarist
|a-pi-ar-ist|
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/ˈeɪpiərɪst/
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/ˈeɪpiə(r)rɪst/
keeper of bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apiarist' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apiarius', where 'apis' meant 'bee'.
Historical Evolution
'apiarius' entered English usage via Modern/Medieval Latin and influenced the formation of 'apiary' (from Latin 'apiarium'); the agentive English suffix '-ist' was added to form 'apiarist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially the Latin root referred to 'of bees' or 'relating to bees'; over time the English word 'apiarist' came to mean specifically 'a person who keeps or tends bees.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who keeps, tends, or studies bees; a beekeeper.
The apiarist inspected the hives at dawn.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/17 12:14