'meteorologist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'meteōrologia,' where 'meteōron' meant 'thing high up' and 'logia' meant 'study of.'

'meteōrologia' transformed into the Latin word 'meteorologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meteorologist' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'study of atmospheric phenomena,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather patterns.'