apiarist

American  

[ey-pee-uh-rist] / ˈeɪ pi ə rɪst /

noun

1. a person who keeps an apiary.

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apiarist British  

/ ˈeɪpɪərɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or keeps bees

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Etymology

Origin of apiarist

First recorded in 1810–20; apiar(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Beckham's passion for beekeeping was shown in the recent Netflix documentary about the footballer, which shows him walking in full apiarist attire to his beehives.

From BBC

She became a chemist, and eventually an apiarist and master gardener.

From Seattle Times

So Carinthia’s law has many supporters among the state’s apiarists, eager to keep unwelcome characteristics out of the local bee gene pool.

From New York Times

According to the apiarist community, most bee thieves are actually just washed-up beekeepers making a last-ditch effort to save their businesses.

From Seattle Times

Six years ago, Tucson native and sommelier Noel Patterson began amateur beekeeping after receiving a hive as a gift from a skilled local apiarist.

From Los Angeles Times