arborist
|ar-bo-rist|
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/ˈɑɹbərɪst/
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/ˈɑːbə(r)ɪst/
tree specialist
Etymology
'arborist' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arbor', where 'arbor' meant 'tree', combined in English with the agent suffix '-ist' (from Latin/Greek) meaning 'one who does or practices'.
'arborist' was formed in English in the late 19th to early 20th century by combining the Latin root 'arbor' with the suffix '-ist', influenced by related formation such as 'arboriculture' (from Latin 'arbor' + 'cultura').
Initially it referred generally to someone concerned with trees; over time it has come to mean specifically a trained specialist who cares for and manages trees (pruning, diagnosis, removal, preservation).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who studies, cultivates, and cares for trees; a tree specialist often involved in planting, pruning, diagnosing disease, and ensuring tree health (also called a tree surgeon in some dialects).
The arborist inspected the old oak for signs of disease and recommended selective pruning.
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