geologist

[ jee-ol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a person who specializes in geologic research and study.

Word History and Origins

Origin of geologist¹

First recorded in 1785–95; geolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

The bluestones at Stonehenge were identified as coming from the Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire in 1923, by Welsh geologist Henry Herbert Thomas.

From BBC

In contrast to the 1980s, when land movement in the Flying Triangle landslide area destroyed multiple homes there, the resident-run community association in charge of maintaining much of the gated city has only recently retained a geologist.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, the Rancho Palos Verdes city geologist reported earlier this month that “creep movement” up to 0.7 inches per week has been recorded in Rolling Hills, specifically around Cinchring and Quail Ridge roads, affecting multiple properties — including Bellis’ home.

From Los Angeles Times

The big question — and concern — about this creeping in Rolling Hills is whether it might be linked to the devastating movement downhill around Palos Verdes Drive South, where land moved, on average, about 8 inches a week this last month, according to the geologist.

From Los Angeles Times

“Based on review of GPS monitoring data shared by Rolling Hills and recent field mapping, the upper limit of the new movement in Rolling Hills appears to cross upper Altamira Canyon,” the geologist wrote in his report.

From Los Angeles Times