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Ecologist

/ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

    "An ecologist conducted research on the impact of climate change on local wildlife."
  2. 2

    A person who advocates for the protection of the environment.

    "As an ecologist, she worked tirelessly to promote sustainable practices in her community."

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The term 'ecologist' originates from the Greek word 'oikos', meaning 'house' or 'environment', combined with the suffix '-logist', which denotes a person who studies a particular field. The term emerged in the late 19th century as the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment gained prominence.

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