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
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
After all, before the British naturalist's obsession with Galápagos…
Abe Streep
Published: Feb 18, 2009
South America
The Texas Chainsaw Stopper
Expat conservationist John Cain Carter, a former elite Army soldier who did a tour in Iraq, is anything but typical.
—Olivia James, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Each adventure is led by one of the ship’s naturalists, like Mareth Griffith, one Uncruise’s Lead Expedition Guides.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Photo: Adult Swim In this Adult Swim cartoon created by Joseph Bennett and Steve Hely, a kind-hearted and noble naturalist discovers a rare mushroom that can miraculously heal any ailment … even death, under some circumstances.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person who specializes in natural history
naturalist
adjective
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