Definition

A person who raises and cares for birds, especially domesticated ones.

Example

The aviculturist has a wide variety of exotic birds in her collection.

Conversation

Did you know that my neighbor is an aviculturist?

Really? That's interesting! What kind of birds does he keep?

He has a few exotic species, like macaws and finches.

Wow, I bet they are beautiful to see up close!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aviculturist → It is formed from "avis" (from Latin, meaning bird) and "cultura" (from Latin, meaning cultivation or care) combined with the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An aviculturist is someone who practices the cultivation or care of birds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'avis' meaning bird and 'cultura' meaning care — an aviculturist is someone who cares for birds.

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