Horticulturist: meaning, definitions and examples

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horticulturist

 

[ ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional field

A horticulturist is a person who engages in the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation. They specialize in growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, as well as managing landscapes and gardens.

Synonyms

botanist, floriculturist, gardener

Examples of usage

  • A horticulturist may work in a botanical garden.
  • The horticulturist carefully selects the best plants for the landscaping project.
  • Many horticulturists have a deep knowledge of plant biology.
  • Horticulturists often conduct research to improve crop yields.
  • Being a horticulturist requires a combination of creativity and scientific knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "horticulturist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horticultor

🇮🇳 बागवानी विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Gartenbauer

🇮🇩 ahli hortikultura

🇺🇦 садівник

🇵🇱 ogrodnik

🇯🇵 園芸家 (engeika)

🇫🇷 horticulteur

🇪🇸 horticultor

🇹🇷 bahçıvan

🇰🇷 원예사 (wonyesa)

🇸🇦 بستاني

🇨🇿 zahradník

🇸🇰 záhradník

🇨🇳 园艺师 (yuányì shī)

🇸🇮 vrtnar

🇮🇸 garðyrkjumaður

🇰🇿 бағбан

🇬🇪 მებაღე

🇦🇿 bağban

🇲🇽 horticultor

Word origin

The term 'horticulturist' originated in the early 18th century, combining 'horticulture' and the suffix '-ist'. Horticulture itself comes from the Latin word 'hortus' meaning garden and 'cultura' meaning cultivation. Horticulturists have played a crucial role in the development of agriculture and the cultivation of plants for human use.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,939, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.