Definition

A person who takes care of birds in a large enclosure called an aviary.

Example

The aviarist spent hours observing the different species of birds in his aviary.

Conversation

Have you ever met an aviarist?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They keep and care for birds in an aviary, it's pretty fascinating.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see an aviary sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aviarist is formed from "aviary" (from Latin "aviarium", meaning a place for birds) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An aviarist is someone who is involved with or specializes in the care and breeding of birds, particularly in an aviary setting.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'aviary' where birds are kept, and remember that an 'aviarist' is someone who specializes in caring for birds.

Visually Confused Words