Entomologist

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

biologist bug hunter bug-hunter bugologist ichthyologist insectologer

Example

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

Etymology

From entomology + -ist.

Related phrases

medical entomologist

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