naturalist
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/ˈnætʃərəlɪst/
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/ˈnætʃ(ə)rəlɪst/
nature expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'naturalist' originates from the Latin word 'naturalis', which means 'of nature'.
Historical Evolution
'naturalist' evolved from the Middle French word 'naturaliste', which was used in the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who studies nature', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
Charles Darwin was a renowned naturalist.
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Noun 2
an advocate of the philosophical theory of naturalism.
The naturalist argued that everything can be explained by natural causes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42