Definition

A person who studies living things and their relationships, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Example

The biologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting biologist at the conference.

Oh really? What did they study?

They focus on marine life, which I find fascinating.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to hear more about their research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biologist → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A biologist is someone who studies life or living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio' meaning life, and '-logist' meaning someone who studies. This helps you remember that a biologist is a person who studies life.

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