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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Somehow the 200-acre eco-theme park avoids being hokey and trite—the biologists and naturalists here take their work seriously.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and in 1977, the state built an obelisk on the church’s grounds to honor Benjamin Banneker, a naturalist and mathematician who reportedly worshipped at the church during the early 1800s.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Silversea provides wetsuits and naturalist guides accompany each outing, making the experience seamless.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
David Mizejewski is a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation and author of Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and in 1977, the state built an obelisk on the church’s grounds to honor Benjamin Banneker, a naturalist and mathematician who reportedly worshipped at the church during the early 1800s.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Silversea provides wetsuits and naturalist guides accompany each outing, making the experience seamless.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
David Mizejewski is a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation and author of Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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