naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list 
1
: one that advocates or practices naturalism
2
: a student of natural history
especially
: a field biologist
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The findings are corroborated by the fact that molestus was first described as a species in 1775 in Egypt by naturalist Peter Forsskål.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The lodge is also happy to share its naturalist with you, who is ready to hike the island and reveal all of her natural secrets.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The naturalist shared in a statement that his newest project is a celebration of ocean exploration and research.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Gardeners, farmers, naturalists and scientists have long relied on phenology to guide decision-making.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The lodge is also happy to share its naturalist with you, who is ready to hike the island and reveal all of her natural secrets.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The naturalist shared in a statement that his newest project is a celebration of ocean exploration and research.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Gardeners, farmers, naturalists and scientists have long relied on phenology to guide decision-making.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person who specializes in natural history
naturalist
adjective
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