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Naturalist
Naturalist (pronounced nat-yuh-ruh-list) is a term used to describe a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
Etymology
The term "naturalist" is derived from the Latin word "natura," meaning birth, nature, quality. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century to describe a person who studies or is an expert in natural history.
Related Terms
- Natural History: The scientific study of animals and plants in their natural environments and their relationships with each other.
- Zoologist: A scientist who studies animals and their behavior.
- Botanist: A scientist who studies plants and their behavior.
- Ecologist: A scientist who studies the relationships between organisms and their environments.
- Biologist: A scientist who studies living organisms and their relationship to the environment.
See Also
- Naturalism (philosophy): A philosophical viewpoint according to which everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.
- Naturalism (art): A style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naturalist
- Wikipedia's article - Naturalist
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