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selenologist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who studies the moon and its features.


Example

The selenologist presented her findings on lunar geology at the conference.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that my cousin is a selenologist?
Sloth B
Really? That sounds fascinating! What does she study exactly?
Sloth A
She focuses on the moon's surface and its geological features.
Sloth B
Wow, I didn't know there was so much to learn about the moon!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lunarist
moonologist
astronomer
Antonyms
layman
amateur
novice
Root Explanation

Selenologist → It is formed from "selene" (from Greek σελήνη, meaning moon) and "-logist" (from Greek -λόγος, meaning one who studies). A selenologist is someone who studies the moon.

Memory Tip

Think of 'selene' for moon and '-logist' for someone who studies — a selenologist is a person who studies the moon.

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