Definition

A person who studies animal behavior and how animals interact with their environment.

Example

The ethologist observed the mating rituals of the birds in their natural habitat.

Conversation

Did you know that an ethologist studies animal behavior?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

I heard they're often out in the field watching animals interact.

That must be such a cool job, seeing nature up close like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethologist → It is formed from "ethos" (from Greek ἦθος, meaning character or custom) and "-logist" (from Greek -λόγος, meaning one who studies). An ethologist is someone who studies the character or behavior of animals in their natural environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethos' as the character or nature of animals, and '-logist' as someone who studies. This helps you remember that an ethologist is a person who studies animal behavior.

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