Definition

A person who studies or describes the animals of a particular region or country.

Example

The faunist published a detailed report on the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest.

Conversation

I just read about a famous faunist who studied animals in the Amazon.

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, he wrote a lot about the unique species he discovered as a faunist.

I love learning about different animal species; it’s amazing how diverse they can be!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Faunist → It is formed from "fauna" (from Latin *fauna*, meaning the animals of a particular region or period) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "faunist" refers to a person who studies or specializes in the animals of a specific area or time.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies the 'animals' ('fauna') of a certain place — the '-ist' indicates they are an expert in that field.

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