natural history

noun

1. the sciences, as botany, mineralogy, or zoology, dealing with the study of all objects in nature: used especially in reference to the beginnings of these sciences in former times.
2. the study of these sciences.

natural history

noun

1. the study of animals and plants in the wild state
2. the study of all natural phenomena
3. the sum of these phenomena in a given place or at a given time

   the natural history of Iran

natural history

1. The study and description of living things and natural objects, especially their origins, evolution, and relationships to one another. Natural history includes the sciences of zoology, mineralogy, geology, and paleontology.

Derived Forms

• natural historian, noun

Other Words From

• natural historian noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of natural history¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

And the 2028 Olympics are a golden opportunity to make some substantial changes that will not only beautify our city but celebrate our unique natural history while supporting our threatened pollinators and wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

"The world would be in a far, far worse situation now had there been no broadcasting of natural history," he said.

From BBC

And the 2028 Olympics are a golden opportunity to make some substantial changes that will not only beautify our city, but celebrate our unique natural history while supporting our threatened pollinators and wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

A scientific team also accompanied the military expedition, to document the natural history and geography of the Siang Valley.

From Science Daily

In the first stage of this study, researchers led by scientists in NIAID's Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology examined the natural history of APS-1 in 110 adults and children.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• environment
• landscape
• view
• world