naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list 
1
: one that advocates or practices naturalism
2
: a student of natural history
especially
: a field biologist
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Eighteenth-century naturalists debated the concept of extinction even as rattlers—like Native Americans—were driven out of existence in many areas via bounties, community-wide kill-a-thons, and militias.
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Camps are all conducted in English and include everything from cooking and naturalist day camps in Ubud to overnight island exploration camps throughout the archipelago and even a day camp option at Ayana Resort in Jimbaran.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
French naturalist Eugène Simon first discovered Orphnaecus pellitus in the Culapnitan Caves in the Philippines.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
McElroy started working at the center as a part-time naturalist 10 years ago after studying biology and environmental education.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Aug. 2025
Camps are all conducted in English and include everything from cooking and naturalist day camps in Ubud to overnight island exploration camps throughout the archipelago and even a day camp option at Ayana Resort in Jimbaran.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
French naturalist Eugène Simon first discovered Orphnaecus pellitus in the Culapnitan Caves in the Philippines.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
McElroy started working at the center as a part-time naturalist 10 years ago after studying biology and environmental education.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person who specializes in natural history
naturalist
adjective
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