Ecologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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ecologist
[ ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst ]
profession
A person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Synonyms
conservationist, environmentalist, naturalist
Examples of usage
- The ecologist conducted a study on the impact of deforestation on local wildlife.
- Ecologists are concerned about the effects of climate change on ecosystems.
job title
An expert in ecology, the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Synonyms
biologist, environmental scientist
Examples of usage
- The ecologist gave a presentation on sustainable agriculture practices.
- She decided to pursue a career as an ecologist to help protect the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "ecologist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ecologista
🇮🇳 पर्यावरणविद्
🇩🇪 Ökologe
🇮🇩 ahli ekologi
🇺🇦 еколог
🇵🇱 ekolog
🇯🇵 生態学者
🇫🇷 écologiste
🇪🇸 ecólogo
🇹🇷 ekolog
🇰🇷 생태학자
🇸🇦 عالم البيئة
🇨🇿 ekolog
🇸🇰 ekológ
🇨🇳 生态学家
🇸🇮 ekolog
🇮🇸 vistfræðingur
🇰🇿 эколог
🇬🇪 ეკოლოგი
🇦🇿 ekoloq
🇲🇽 ecólogo
Word origin
The term 'ecologist' originated in the late 19th century from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment' and 'logos' meaning 'study'. The field of ecology emerged as a scientific discipline in the 20th century, leading to the establishment of ecologists as experts in studying the interactions between organisms and their environment.
See also: ecological.