mycologist
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst//
KK: /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
noun
Definition
A person who studies fungi, including their biology, ecology, and uses.
Example
The mycologist discovered a new species of mushroom in the forest.
Conversation
Have you ever met a mycologist?
No, I haven't. What do they do?
They study fungi and help us understand mushrooms better.
That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fungologist
mycophile
mycologist
Antonyms
Root Explanation
Mycologist → It is formed from "myco-" (from Greek "mukon", meaning fungus) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning one who studies). A mycologist is someone who studies fungi.
Memory Tip
Think of 'myco-' as relating to 'fungus' and '-logist' as someone who studies — a mycologist is a person who studies fungi.
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