Definition

A person who searches for and studies natural resources, especially plants and organisms, to find new products or medicines.

Example

The bioprospector traveled to remote jungles to discover new medicinal plants.

Conversation

Did you hear about that bioprospector who found a new plant species?

No, I didn't! That sounds fascinating.

Yeah, they say it could have medicinal properties.

That's amazing! I love how nature still has so many secrets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bioprospector → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "prospector" (from Latin "prospectare", meaning to look for or search). The word refers to someone who searches for biological resources, particularly in nature, for potential use in pharmaceuticals or other applications.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'searching for' ('prospectare') 'life' ('bio-') — that's what a bioprospector does.

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