Zoologist

Pronunciation: /zəˈɑlədʒɪst/

Definitions of zoologist

noun A person who studies or works with animals, particularly in their natural habitats

Example Sentences

A1 A zoologist studies animals in their natural habitats.

A2 The zoologist observed the behavior of the monkeys in the jungle.

B1 The zoologist specializes in studying marine life in the ocean.

B2 The zoologist published a research paper on the migration patterns of birds.

C1 The renowned zoologist was invited to speak at the international conference on wildlife conservation.

C2 The zoologist's groundbreaking research on endangered species led to new conservation efforts worldwide.

Examples of zoologist in a Sentence

formal The zoologist conducted a detailed study on the behavior of a rare species of birds.

informal My friend is training to become a zoologist and she loves working with animals.

slang I heard that zoologists get to hang out with cool animals all day, how awesome is that?

figurative As a zoologist of human behavior, she was able to analyze the social dynamics of the group with precision.

Grammatical Forms of zoologist

• past tense: studied
• plural: zoologists
• comparative: more zoologist
• superlative: most zoologist
• present tense: studies
• future tense: will study
• perfect tense: has studied
• continuous tense: is studying
• singular: zoologist
• positive degree: zoologist
• infinitive: to study
• gerund: studying
• participle: studying

Origin and Evolution of zoologist

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'zoologist' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'zōion' meaning 'animal' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who studies animals, the term 'zoologist' has evolved to encompass various subfields such as ethology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.