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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The area was recorded in 1774 by William Bartram, a botanist, artist, and naturalist.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Mike Fritz, resident naturalist at Explore.org, which hosts the Fat Bear Week contest, spoke about the fight during a livestream scheduled to announce the 2024 Fat Bear Week bracket.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
In Frank Norris’ naturalist novel McTeague (1899), the title character’s growing greed ultimately leads to bloodlust, all while the sophistication of his eating habits increases.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024
The Montana resort town, known for its world-class winter sports facilities, draws naturalists and national park enthusiasts thanks to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and easy access to thousands of acres of public land and wildlife.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Mike Fritz, resident naturalist at Explore.org, which hosts the Fat Bear Week contest, spoke about the fight during a livestream scheduled to announce the 2024 Fat Bear Week bracket.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
In Frank Norris’ naturalist novel McTeague (1899), the title character’s growing greed ultimately leads to bloodlust, all while the sophistication of his eating habits increases.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024
The Montana resort town, known for its world-class winter sports facilities, draws naturalists and national park enthusiasts thanks to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and easy access to thousands of acres of public land and wildlife.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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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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