Biologist Meaning in English

word

US

/baɪˈɑɫədʒɪst/

by-AHL-uh-jist

UK

/baɪˈɒlədʒˌɪst/

by-OL-uh-jist

Definition

A biologist is a scientist who studies living things, such as animals, plants, and microorganisms.

Usage & Nuances

'Biologist' is used in academic, formal, and scientific contexts. Common collocations: 'marine biologist', 'field biologist', 'research biologist'. The term does not specify which organisms are studied unless further specified.

• Spanish: biólogo - bióloga
• Portuguese (BR): biólogo - bióloga
• Portuguese (PT): biólogo - bióloga
• Chinese (Simplified): 生物学家
• Chinese (Traditional): 生物學家
• Hindi: जैवविज्ञानी
• Arabic: عالِم أحياء
• Bengali: জীববিজ্ঞানী
• Russian: биолог
• Japanese: 生物学者
• Vietnamese: nhà sinh vật học
• Korean: 생물학자
• Turkish: biyolog
• Urdu: ماہر حیاتیات
• Indonesian: ahli biologi

Example Sentences

The biologist works in a laboratory.

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My aunt is a biologist and studies plants.

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A biologist studies animals, too.

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I've always wanted to be a biologist and travel the world researching rare species.

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The biologist explained why some fish can glow in the dark.

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You should talk to the biologist if you have questions about marine life.

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