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
The team brings together professional tree climbers, ecologists, geologists, and remote sensing specialists.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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
Some ecologists argue that residents should be able to keep green plants they say do not pose a major fire threat and bring a plethora of benefits, including bolstering the urban ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
Partly because of these arguments, many ecologists have thought that the uplands—more than 90 percent of the Amazon basin—must consist of untouched primary forest and savannah, a landscape never painted by the human brush.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
