What does "entomologist" mean?

A scientist who studies insects.

Entomologist

Common synonyms include: biologist, bug-hunter, bugologist, entomology specialist, ichthyologist, insect scientist.

noun

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Noun

1
A scientist who studies insects.
"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."
2
a zoologist who studies insects wordnet

"The entomologist could not find a specimen of the bug."

From entomology + -ist.