arborist

[ ahr-ber-ist ]

/ ˈɑr bər ɪst /

noun

a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests.

Nearby words

arborescent, arboretum, arboriculture, arborio, arborio rice, arborist, arborite, arborization, arborize, arborous, arborvitae

Origin of arborist

First recorded in 1570–80; arbor³ + -ist

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Examples from the Web for arborist

An arboret is a little tree; an arborist, or arbortor, is one who studies or cultivates trees.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
The handling of shade trees such as we have in our city streets is the work of an arborist.
Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916|Various
The art of caring for trees is called arboriculture, and one who devotes himself to it an arborist.
Special Days and their Observance|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for arborist

arborist

/ (ˈɑːbərɪst) /

noun

a specialist in the cultivation of trees

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Word Origin and History for arborist

arborist

1570s, from Latin arbor "tree," of unknown origin, + -ist. In early use probably from French arboriste.