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

Example Sentences

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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

I adored a nature study series of picture books by Père Castor, which are sadly now out of print.

From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2019

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

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

There was supposed to be no scientific development and no nature study until quite recent times.

From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.