Definition

A person who studies or predicts the weather and reports on weather conditions.

Example

The meteorologist explained the upcoming storm during the news broadcast.

Conversation

Did you hear what the meteorologist said about the storm coming this weekend?

Yeah, they mentioned it could be pretty severe, right?

Exactly, I hope the meteorologist is wrong this time.

Me too! I’d rather have a sunny weekend instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meteorologist → It is formed from "meteoros" (from Greek, meaning high in the air or atmospheric phenomena) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A meteorologist is someone who studies atmospheric phenomena and weather.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies things that are 'high in the air' ('meteoros') and the science of it ('-logist'). This helps you remember that a meteorologist is an expert in weather and atmospheric conditions.

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