Definition

A person who studies unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and investigates reports of sightings.

Example

The ufologist presented his findings at the annual conference on extraterrestrial life.

Conversation

Have you ever met an ufologist?

No, I haven't! What are they like?

They're really passionate about UFOs and all the theories around them.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to hear more about their research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ufologist → It is formed from "UFO" (an acronym for Unidentified Flying Object, where "unidentified" means not identified and "flying object" refers to any object that flies) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A ufologist is someone who studies unidentified flying objects.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies the 'unidentified' ('UFO') and the 'science' of it ('-logist'). This helps you remember that a ufologist is a person who investigates UFOs.

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