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naturalist
[ nach-er-uh-list, nach-ruh- ]
/ ˈnætʃ ər ə lɪst, ˈnætʃ rə- /
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Definition of naturalist
noun
a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
an adherent of naturalism in literature or art.
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British Dictionary definitions for naturalist
naturalist
/ (ˈnætʃrəlɪst, -tʃərəl-) /
noun
a person who is expert or interested in botany or zoology, esp in the field
a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp in art or literature
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Scientific definitions for naturalist
naturalist
[ năch′ər-É™-lÄst ]
A person who specializes in natural history, especially in the study of plants and animals in their natural surroundings.
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