Definition

A person who studies the relationship between people and plants, especially how different cultures use plants for food, medicine, and other purposes.

Example

The ethnobotanist conducted research on how indigenous tribes use local plants for traditional medicine.

Conversation

Have you ever met an ethnobotanist?

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

They study how different cultures use plants for medicine and food.

That sounds fascinating! I would love to learn more about their research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethnobotanist → It is formed from "ethno-" (from Greek "ethnos", meaning people or nation) and "botanist" (from Greek "botanē", meaning plant). An ethnobotanist studies the relationship between people and plants, particularly how different cultures use plants for various purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethno-' meaning 'people' and 'botanist' as someone who studies plants. This helps you remember that an ethnobotanist is someone who studies how people interact with and use plants.

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