Definition

A person who studies the ocean and its various aspects, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example

The oceanographer collected samples from the deep sea to analyze marine life.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be an oceanographer?

Not really, but it sounds fascinating!

I read that they study everything from marine life to ocean currents.

That’s amazing! I’d love to learn more about the oceans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oceanographer → It is formed from "ocean" (from Greek "okeanos", meaning the great sea) and "-graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or describe). An oceanographer is someone who writes or studies the ocean.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'describes' ('grapho') the 'great sea' ('okeanos') — that's what an oceanographer does.

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