Definition

A person who studies or collects insects from the order Orthoptera, which includes grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts.

Example

The orthopterist spent hours observing the behavior of crickets in their natural habitat.

Conversation

Did you know there’s a job called an orthopterist?

Really? What do they do exactly?

They study and collect insects like grasshoppers and crickets.

That sounds fascinating! I never knew that was a profession.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Orthopterist → It is formed from "ortho-" (from Greek "orthos", meaning straight or correct) and "pteron" (from Greek, meaning wing). The term refers to a specialist in insects with straight wings, particularly grasshoppers and crickets.

Memory Tip

Think of 'straight' ('ortho-') wings ('pteron') to remember that an orthopterist studies insects like grasshoppers and crickets with straight wings.

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