ecologist
noun
a scientist or researcher whose field of study involves the relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment.
ecologists
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pluralof ecologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Homeowner associations and ecologists argued for more lenient rules, saying plants carried health benefits and stricter regulations burdened homeowners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
After studying a few of these, the ecologists concluded that these crossings were more likely to be used by bats if they were well designed and positioned along existing flight routes.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
Ormerod said it was the responsibility of veterinary bodies, regulators and ecologists to find a way to "address what is quite a significant environmental problem".
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
As a result, much of the red Amazonian soil is weathered, harshly acid, and almost bereft of essential nutrients—one reason ecologists refer to the tropical forest as a “wet desert.”
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
