Definition

A person who studies or specializes in beetles, which are a type of insect.

Example

The coleopterist spent hours observing the different species of beetles in the forest.

Conversation

Did you know that a coleopterist is someone who studies beetles?

Really? I had no idea there was a specific term for that!

Yeah, it's a pretty niche field, but beetles are fascinating.

I can imagine! There are so many different types of beetles out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coleopterist → It is formed from "coleo-" (from Greek "koleos", meaning sheath) and "pteron" (meaning wing). A coleopterist is someone who studies beetles, which have a characteristic sheath-like covering over their wings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sheath' ('coleo-') covering 'wings' ('pteron') — that's why a coleopterist studies beetles, which have wings covered by a sheath.

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