apiarist

[ ey-pee-uh-rist ]

noun

1. a person who keeps an apiary.

apiarist

/ ˈeɪpɪərɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or keeps bees

Word History and Origins

Origin of apiarist¹

First recorded in 1810–20; apiar(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Beckham's passion for beekeeping was shown in the recent Netflix documentary about the footballer, which shows him walking in full apiarist attire to his beehives.

From BBC

She became a chemist, and eventually an apiarist and master gardener.

From Seattle Times

So Carinthia’s law has many supporters among the state’s apiarists, eager to keep unwelcome characteristics out of the local bee gene pool.

From New York Times

The Florida case was a larger operation — not theft from a small apiarist.

From Seattle Times

Six years ago, Tucson native and sommelier Noel Patterson began amateur beekeeping after receiving a hive as a gift from a skilled local apiarist.

From Los Angeles Times