zoology

[ zoh-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural zo·ol·o·gies.

1. the science or branch of biology dealing with animals.
2. a treatise on zoology.
3. the animal life of a particular region.

zoology

/ ˌzəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; zəʊˈɒlədʒɪ; zuː-; ˌzuːə- /

noun

1. the study of animals, including their classification, structure, physiology, and history
2. the biological characteristics of a particular animal or animal group
3. the fauna characteristic of a particular region
4. a book, treatise, etc, dealing with any aspect of the study of animals

zoology

/ zō-ŏl′ə-jē,zo̅o̅-ŏl′- /

1. The scientific study of organisms in the kingdom Animalia, including their growth and structure.

zoology

1. The scientific study and classification of animals . ( See Linnean classification .)

Derived Forms

• zoological, adjective
• zoˈologist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoology¹

First recorded in 1660–70; zoo- + -logy

Example Sentences

With three children under the age of nine at home, and a degree in zoology, he couldn’t be more qualified to share the stage with Bridget.

From BBC

Oliver James, another flatmate who is studying zoology, transferred the scorpion into a plastic container with kitchen tongs.

From BBC

These are ventures — often one-person crusades — that celebrate fast food, Finnish folk art, Skid Row, skateboarding, vertebrate zoology and more.

From Los Angeles Times

With a PhD in zoology, he had built a global reputation for his expertise, even hosting Sir David Attenborough while the veteran broadcaster filmed part of the Life in Cold Blood docuseries on his property.

From BBC

Instead she pursued her love of animals through the academic subject of zoology and later a PHD in marine mammals.

From BBC

Related Words

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• biology
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