Definition

A person who studies animals and their behavior, physiology, and classification.

Example

The zoologist conducted research on the migration patterns of birds.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin is a zoologist?

Really? That sounds fascinating! What does she study?

She focuses on animal behavior and conservation efforts.

That's amazing! I would love to hear more about her work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zoologist → It is formed from "zoo-" (from Greek "zoon", meaning animal) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A zoologist is someone who studies animals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zoo' for animals and 'logist' for someone who studies — a zoologist is a person who studies animals.

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