Definition

A person who engages in the activity of catching or studying turtles.

Example

The turtler spent the day searching for turtles along the riverbank.

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the beach who was such a turtler?

Yeah, he was really slow getting into the water!

It's funny how some people take so long to get comfortable.

I guess everyone has their own pace when it comes to swimming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'turtler' is derived from 'turtle' (from Middle English 'turtur', meaning a type of reptile) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A turtler is a person who catches or deals with turtles.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person' ('-er') dealing with 'turtles' — that's what a turtler means.

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