naturalist
noun
a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
naturalists
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pluralof naturalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The good news, Mr. McCommons argues, is that we’ve been here before and—through unlikely coalitions of amateur naturalists, clubwomen and conservationists—recognized birds as a resource that needed protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
In their publication, the team writes, "His passion and dedication to wildlife education and conservation have inspired naturalists and conservationists worldwide, including the authors of the paper."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2025
In the days after the fire, Ms Sampson and a group of naturalists surveyed the land to assess the potential impact of the wildlife.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025
He linked conservation with the nurturing of new generations of thinkers and naturalists and regarded outdoors education as a crucial strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
There were thirty-five team members, and most of them were Kenyans, including wildlife naturalists, scientists, doctors, and laborers.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
