Definition

A person who raises silkworms for the production of silk.

Example

The sericulturist carefully monitors the health of the silkworms to ensure a good harvest.

Conversation

I just read about a sericulturist who raises silkworms for a living.

That sounds really interesting! What do they do exactly?

They cultivate silkworms to produce silk, which is pretty unique.

Wow, I had no idea that was a profession. It must be fascinating!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sericulturist** → It is formed from "sericum" (from Latin, meaning silk) and "cultura" (from Latin, meaning cultivation or culture) with the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A sericulturist is someone who practices the cultivation of silk, particularly through the raising of silkworms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'cultivating silk' — 'sericum' refers to silk, and 'cultura' means cultivation. This helps you remember that a sericulturist is a person involved in the cultivation of silk.

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