naturalist

[ nach-er-uh-list, nach-ruh- ]

noun

1. a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
2. an adherent of naturalism in literature or art.

naturalist

/ ˈnætʃrəlɪst; -tʃərəl- /

noun

1. a person who is expert or interested in botany or zoology, esp in the field
2. a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp in art or literature

naturalist

/ năch′ər-ə-lĭst /

1. A person who specializes in natural history, especially in the study of plants and animals in their natural surroundings.

Other Words From

• anti·natu·ral·ist noun adjective
• non·natu·ral·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of naturalist¹

First recorded in 1580–90; natural + -ist

Example Sentences

Each tin also contains a guide packed with growing tips and fun facts abiooout the flower; for instance, the person who first introduced the California poppy to the scientific community in the 19th century was German naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso; the year it became California’s state flower was 1890.

From Los Angeles Times

California plays an outsize role in the Sierra Club, which was founded 132 years ago by naturalist John Muir and is headquartered in Oakland.

From Los Angeles Times

A former BBC wildlife TV presenter, author and naturalist has died aged 95.

From BBC

Bristol's association with wildlife programming goes back to the mid 1940s, when The Naturalist was produced on the Home Service by Desmond Hawkins from the city.

From BBC

"Desmond was the king of natural history broadcasting and an accomplished naturalist," said Sir David.

From BBC

Related Words

• biologist
• botanist
• conservationist
• ecologist
• environmentalist
• zoologist