Definition

A person who studies the Earth, its structure, and the processes that shape it.

Example

The geologer examined the rock formations to understand the area's geological history.

Conversation

I met a really interesting geologer yesterday at the science fair.

Oh really? What did they talk about?

They explained how rocks can tell us about Earth's history.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geologer → It is formed from "geo-" (from Greek "gē", meaning earth) and "-loger" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). A geologer is someone who studies the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geo' meaning earth and 'loger' relating to study — a geologer is someone who studies the earth.

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