Botanist: meaning, definitions and examples

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botanist

 

[ ˈbɒtənɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science

A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. They may specialize in areas such as plant taxonomy, plant morphology, or plant physiology.

Synonyms

botanical researcher, plant scientist.

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Word Description / Examples
botanist

Commonly used in general conversations or writings to refer to someone who studies plants. This term is easily understood and widely recognized.

  • As a botanist, she spends most of her time researching the different plants in the Amazon rainforest.
  • The famous botanist discovered a new species of orchid.
plant scientist

This term is often used in professional and academic contexts to describe someone who studies plants from a scientific perspective, incorporating various disciplines such as biology and chemistry.

  • The plant scientist is working on developing drought-resistant crops.
  • Plant scientists are crucial for advancing our understanding of agricultural practices.
botanical researcher

Used in more formal or academic settings to describe someone who conducts detailed scientific research on plants. This term highlights the research aspect of the profession.

  • The botanical researcher presented his findings on plant genetics at the international conference.
  • As a botanical researcher, her primary focus is studying plant diseases.

Examples of usage

  • The botanist identified a new species of flower in the rainforest.
  • The botanist is conducting research on the effects of climate change on plant growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "botanist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 botânico

🇮🇳 वनस्पतिविज्ञानी

🇩🇪 Botaniker

🇮🇩 botanis

🇺🇦 ботанік

🇵🇱 botanik

🇯🇵 植物学者

🇫🇷 botaniste

🇪🇸 botánico

🇹🇷 botanikçi

🇰🇷 식물학자

🇸🇦 عالم نبات

🇨🇿 botanik

🇸🇰 botanik

🇨🇳 植物学家

🇸🇮 botanik

🇮🇸 grasafræðingur

🇰🇿 ботаник

🇬🇪 ბოტანიკოსი

🇦🇿 botanik

🇲🇽 botánico

Etymology

The word botanist originated from the Greek word 'botanikos', meaning 'of herbs'. Botany as a science has been around for centuries, with early botanists studying the medicinal and practical uses of plants. Over time, botany has evolved into a diverse field of study that encompasses the classification, identification, and understanding of plant life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,072, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.