Definition

A person who studies death and the processes related to it.

Example

The thanatologist conducted research on the psychological effects of grief.

Conversation

I just read about a thanatologist who studies how different cultures deal with death.

That sounds really interesting! What did they say?

They talked about how important rituals are in helping people cope with loss, especially in different societies.

Wow, I never thought about it that way. It must be a fascinating field.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thanatologist → It is formed from "thanatos" (from Greek, meaning death) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A thanatologist is a specialist who studies death and the processes associated with it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thanatos' which means death, and '-logist' which refers to someone who studies. This helps you remember that a thanatologist is someone who studies death.

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