climatologist
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/ˌklaɪməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/
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/ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪst/
climate expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'climatologist' originates from the Greek word 'klima,' meaning 'region' or 'zone,' combined with the suffix '-logist,' indicating a specialist in a field of study.
Historical Evolution
'climatologist' evolved from the French word 'climatologie,' which was adopted into English in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to someone who studied climates, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies climate, the long-term patterns and trends in weather conditions.
The climatologist presented her findings on global warming at the conference.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35