Definition

A person who specializes in growing and caring for plants, especially in gardens and farms.

Example

The horticulturist designed a beautiful garden filled with various flowers and vegetables.

Conversation

I met a really interesting horticulturist at the farmer's market yesterday.

Oh really? What did they say?

They were sharing tips on how to grow tomatoes better.

That sounds great! I could use some advice from a horticulturist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horticulturist → It is formed from "hortus" (meaning garden) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation) combined with the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A horticulturist is someone who practices the cultivation of gardens or plants.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'garden' ('hortus') being 'cultivated' ('cultura') by someone who specializes in it — that's what a horticulturist does.

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