Seismologist Meaning in English

word

US

ˌsaɪzˈmɑɫədʒəst

syz-MAH-luh-jist

UK

saɪzmˈɒlədʒˌɪst

syz-MOL-uh-jist

Definition

A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes and the movement of the Earth's crust.

Usage & Nuances

'Seismologist' is a formal, scientific term. The gender can be specified: 'female seismologist'. Often appears in news, documentaries, or scientific discussions about earthquakes.

• Spanish: sismólogo - sismóloga
• Portuguese (BR): sismólogo - sismóloga
• Portuguese (PT): sismólogo - sismóloga
• Chinese (Simplified): 地震学家
• Chinese (Traditional): 地震學家
• Hindi: भूकंप विज्ञानी
• Arabic: عالم الزلازل
• Bengali: ভূমিকম্পবিদ
• Russian: сейсмолог
• Japanese: 地震学者
• Vietnamese: nhà địa chấn học
• Korean: 지진학자
• Turkish: sismolog
• Urdu: زلزلہ شناس
• Indonesian: seismolog

Example Sentences

A seismologist studies earthquakes.

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The seismologist works at the university.

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My sister wants to become a seismologist.

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After the earthquake, a seismologist was interviewed on TV.

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It takes years of study to become a seismologist.

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The seismologist explained why the ground keeps shaking.

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