natural history
noun
1
: a treatise on some aspect of nature
2
: the natural development of something (such as an organism or disease) over a period of time
3
: the study of natural objects especially in the field from an amateur or popular point of view
Examples of natural history in a Sentence
the natural history of bees
We went to the Natural History Museum.
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At the same time, other A-listers were dipping into the natural history space such as Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Rudd.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Led by Bob Sanders, participants will learn identification tips and natural history information.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Visitors can explore the dramatic rock formations of Sabino Canyon or wander through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which offers an immersive look at the region’s wildlife, blending a zoo, a botanical garden, and a natural history museum into one.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
More than 100 photographs from the best wildlife and natural history photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier and many others are being showcased.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Led by Bob Sanders, participants will learn identification tips and natural history information.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Visitors can explore the dramatic rock formations of Sabino Canyon or wander through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which offers an immersive look at the region’s wildlife, blending a zoo, a botanical garden, and a natural history museum into one.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
More than 100 photographs from the best wildlife and natural history photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier and many others are being showcased.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Natural history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20history. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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natural history
noun
: the natural development of something (as an organism or disease) over a period of time
increasing knowledge of the natural histories of tumors—H. S. N. Greene
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