Definition

A scientist who studies life beyond Earth, focusing on the possibility of life on other planets or celestial bodies.

Example

The exobiologist presented her findings on the potential for microbial life on Mars.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new exobiologist who just joined the university?

Yeah, I read that they specialize in studying life on other planets!

I wonder what kind of research they’re going to conduct.

It should be fascinating to see what they discover about extraterrestrial life.

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Root Explanation

Exobiologist → It is formed from "exo-" (from Greek "ἔξω" meaning outside) and "biologist" (from Greek "βιολογία" meaning the study of life). An exobiologist studies life that exists outside of Earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'outside' ('exo-') and 'the study of life' ('biologist') to remember that an exobiologist is someone who studies life beyond our planet.

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