meteorologist
UK: ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst | US: ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst
n. a scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather phenomena
n. a specialist in meteorology (the science of weather and climate)
The word traces back to ancient Greek observations of celestial and atmospheric events (meteōra). Over time, meteorology emerged as the study of these phenomena, with -ologist later appended to label experts. The term reflects a logical progression: from observing "things in the sky" to systematizing weather science.
The meteorologist predicted heavy rainfall for the weekend.
She became a meteorologist to research climate change patterns.
Local meteorologists warned residents about the approaching hurricane.
The TV meteorologist explained how jet streams influence weather.
Meteorologists use satellite data to track storms in real time.