microbiologist
|mi-cro-bi-o-lo-gist|
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/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
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/ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
small life specialist
Etymology
'microbiologist' originates from the Greek word 'mikros' meaning 'small', and 'bios' meaning 'life', combined with the suffix '-logist' indicating a specialist.
'mikros' and 'bios' combined in the late 19th century to form 'microbiology', and the term 'microbiologist' emerged to describe a specialist in this field.
Initially, it referred to a specialist in the study of small life forms, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
The microbiologist discovered a new strain of bacteria.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 01:57