naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list 
1
: one that advocates or practices naturalism
2
: a student of natural history
especially : a field biologist
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Poarch Band of Creek Indians commissioned journalist, author and naturalist Ben Raines to develop the project in 2019, with the Sierra Club’s Alabama Chapter providing additional support. 
al, 15 Aug. 2022 Residents of the town, a judgmental and gossiping bunch, are quick to point fingers at Kya, a naturalist and loner, who has lived in the surrounding marshlands for 25 years. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 Kya Clark, the protagonist, is, like Delia, a naturalist and loner, who, for reasons too involved to explain here (however: spoiler alert), commits what is described as a righteously motivated murder of a caddish local bigshot, Chase Andrews. Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2022 Community Healthcare System and Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest will host a Walk and Talk series with healthcare providers and a Gabis naturalist leading a leisurely walk along the trails at the arboretum, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. Post-tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Join naturalist and University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Susanna Williams on a free morning walk and learn to identify wildflowers. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 Former naturalist and current director of Christian Education, Jenny Gee, leads a hike along relatively easy-to-navigate trails with a stop along the way to worship with song, prayer and mediations. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 26 May 2022 Along the way, Barker, not just a guide, but a hunter and naturalist, and apparently, industry celebrity, explained the history or geology of points of interest. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Schopfel partnered with musician Noah Klein, an L.A. native and certified naturalist, during that time. Steffie Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2022 See More
al, 15 Aug. 2022 Residents of the town, a judgmental and gossiping bunch, are quick to point fingers at Kya, a naturalist and loner, who has lived in the surrounding marshlands for 25 years. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 Kya Clark, the protagonist, is, like Delia, a naturalist and loner, who, for reasons too involved to explain here (however: spoiler alert), commits what is described as a righteously motivated murder of a caddish local bigshot, Chase Andrews. Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2022 Community Healthcare System and Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest will host a Walk and Talk series with healthcare providers and a Gabis naturalist leading a leisurely walk along the trails at the arboretum, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. Post-tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Join naturalist and University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Susanna Williams on a free morning walk and learn to identify wildflowers. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 Former naturalist and current director of Christian Education, Jenny Gee, leads a hike along relatively easy-to-navigate trails with a stop along the way to worship with song, prayer and mediations. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 26 May 2022 Along the way, Barker, not just a guide, but a hunter and naturalist, and apparently, industry celebrity, explained the history or geology of points of interest. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Schopfel partnered with musician Noah Klein, an L.A. native and certified naturalist, during that time. Steffie Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist ˈna-chə-rə-list
ˈnach-rə-
: a person who studies nature and especially plants and animals as they live in nature
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