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  forester

  noun

  a person who is expert in forestry.
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  Forester

  noun

  C(ecil) S(cott), 1899–1966, English novelist and journalist.

forester

¹ American  

[fawr-uh-ster, for-] / ˈfɔr ə stər, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. a person who is expert in forestry.

2. an officer having responsibility for the maintenance of a forest.

3. forest ranger.

4. Zoology. an animal of the forest.

5. a large, gray kangaroo, Macropus canguru.

6. any moth of the family Agaristidae, typically black with two yellowish or whitish spots on each wing.

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Forester ² American  

[fawr-uh-ster, for-] / ˈfɔr ə stər, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. C(ecil) S(cott), 1899–1966, English novelist and journalist.

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forester ¹ British  

/ ˈfɒrɪstə /

noun

1. a person skilled in forestry or in charge of a forest

2. any of various Old World moths of the genus Ino , characterized by brilliant metallic green wings: family Zygaenidae

3. a person or animal that lives in a forest

4. (capital) a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, a friendly society

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Forester ² British  

/ ˈfɒrɪstə /

noun

1. C ( ecil ) S ( cott ) 1899–1966, English novelist; creator of Captain Horatio Hornblower in a series of novels on the Napoleonic Wars

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Etymology

Origin of forester

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English word from Old French word forestier. See forest, -er ²

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A retired forester, Fitzgerald spent his career working in the woods and removed thousands of ticks from himself over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

The former forester was hired in just one week -- a swiftness that demonstrates a major problem facing Ukraine's economy amid Russian invasion: severe labour shortages.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

Julie Clark, a community education specialist for UCANR, recalled getting a call from a local forester who spotted an unhealthy-looking coast live oak while driving in Simi Hills’ Box Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026

The last sighting of a forester was in 1974, according to the field club.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025

The forester sucked on his spoon a moment.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

About 30% of buyers of the Subaru Forester SUV have opted for the hybrid version so far this year, according to Motor Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

The company, which also owns brands like Woodford Reserve and Old Forester, is sliding toward a third consecutive fiscal year of declining sales.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

Police said they had found their silver Subaru Forester near the town of Kilkivan near Gympie on Wednesday afternoon, after a largescale search by officers, the State Emergency Service and helicopters.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

Cox’s public defender, Pat Forester, chose not to make an opening statement, according to the local paper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024

Victoria Forester laughed at the skinny shop-boy, laughed long and loud and delightfully, and her tinkling laughter followed him back over the hill, and away.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman