nature study

American  

noun

1. the study of plants and animals, especially by amateurs.

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nature study British  

noun

1. the study of the natural world, esp animals and plants, by direct observation at an elementary level

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Etymology

Origin of nature study

First recorded in 1895–1900

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nature study

When does a delicate nature study become an entry in a corporate ledger of natural resources?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

There’s also the super-long 19mm eye relief, which makes the Leica bins ideal for people working in law enforcement, rescue, for military applications, or for nature study and/or photography.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2018

Another characteristic of Cunningham dance theater, the nature study above all, is simultaneity.

From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2017

To many Calvinists, nature study had an aura of sanctity as a moral occupation for men, women, and children alike.

From Time ● Jul. 5, 2015

Biology should logically follow the nature study of the elementary grades.

From Adequate Preparation for the Teacher of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools by James Daley McDonald

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