Botanist: meaning, definitions and examples
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botanist
[ ˈbɒtənɪst ]
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
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
Word origin
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.