entomologist

UK: ˌen.təˈmɒl.ə.dʒɪst | US: ˌen.təˈmɑː.lə.dʒɪst

Definition

  1. n. a scientist who studies insects

Structure
entomo <insect>logist <one who studies>
Etymology

The word "entomologist" combines the Greek root "entomo-" (from "éntomon," meaning "insect," derived from "en-" [in] + "tomē" [cutting], referring to insects' segmented bodies) with the suffix "-logist" (from Greek "-logos," meaning "study of"). The term reflects the scientific study of insects, with the morphemes preserving their original spelling and meaning.

Examples

  1. The entomologist carefully cataloged the new beetle species.

  2. As an entomologist, she specializes in ant behavior.

  3. The museum hired an entomologist to curate its insect collection.

  4. His work as an entomologist took him to rainforests worldwide.

  5. The entomologist published a paper on butterfly migration patterns.