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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By the late 1700s and 1800s, translation services were broadly available, so naturalists such as Georges Cuvier could write in his native French, and Charles Darwin in his native English.
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Nicholas Green, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
Chicago naturalist and longtime Montrose Beach Dunes steward Leslie Borns said the birds’ return was validation of what the stewardship program and the Park District have been able to accomplish.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Crystal Bridges' Garden Party with live music, artmaking, naturalists, popsicles, food truck vendors, StoneLion Puppet Theatre and more is from noon to 4 p.m. June 1.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Viking's experienced expedition team includes biologists, geologists, ornithologists and naturalists.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Nicholas Green, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
Chicago naturalist and longtime Montrose Beach Dunes steward Leslie Borns said the birds’ return was validation of what the stewardship program and the Park District have been able to accomplish.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Crystal Bridges' Garden Party with live music, artmaking, naturalists, popsicles, food truck vendors, StoneLion Puppet Theatre and more is from noon to 4 p.m. June 1.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Viking's experienced expedition team includes biologists, geologists, ornithologists and naturalists.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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