Zoologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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zoologist
[ ziˈɒlədʒɪst ]
study of animals
A zoologist is a person who specializes in the branch of biology that focuses on animals, including their behavior, physiology, and classification. Zoologists may work in zoos, wildlife reserves, research labs, or universities.
Synonyms
animal scientist, wildlife biologist.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| zoologist |
Repeated entry - please refer to the first entry for 'zoologist'. |
| animal scientist |
An animal scientist focuses on the study of animals for purposes related to agriculture, industry, and medicine. Their work often involves animal breeding, genetics, nutrition, and livestock management.
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| wildlife biologist |
A wildlife biologist studies wild animals and their habitats, often to conserve species and natural habitats. They might work in national parks, wildlife reserves, or for conservation organizations.
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Examples of usage
- The zoologist observed the mating behavior of the penguins in Antarctica.
- As a zoologist, she was able to identify the different species of birds in the rainforest.
Translations
Translations of the word "zoologist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zoologista
🇮🇳 प्राणिविज्ञानी
🇩🇪 Zoologe
🇮🇩 ahli zoologi
🇺🇦 зоолог
🇵🇱 zoolog
🇯🇵 動物学者 (dōbutsugakusha)
🇫🇷 zoologiste
🇪🇸 zoólogo
🇹🇷 zoolog
🇰🇷 동물학자 (dongmulhakja)
🇸🇦 عالم الحيوان
🇨🇿 zoolog
🇸🇰 zoológ
🇨🇳 动物学家 (dòngwùxuéjiā)
🇸🇮 zoolog
🇮🇸 dýrafræðingur
🇰🇿 зоолог
🇬🇪 ზოოლოგი (zoologi)
🇦🇿 zooloq
🇲🇽 zoólogo
Etymology
The term 'zoologist' originated from the Greek words 'zōion', meaning 'animal', and 'logos', meaning 'study'. Zoology as a scientific discipline has its roots in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Egypt, where scholars first began to systematically study animals and their characteristics.
See also: zoology.