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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

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.