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- [ih-kol-uh-jee]
- /ɪˈkɒl ə dʒi/
- /ɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-kol-uh-jee]
- /ɪˈkɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of ecologist word
- noun plural ecologist the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms. 1
- noun plural ecologist the set of relationships existing between organisms and their environment: desert ecologies. 1
- noun plural ecologist the set of relationships existing between any complex system and its surroundings or environment: the ecology and politics of healthcare. 1
- noun plural ecologist Also called human ecology. the branch of sociology concerned with the spacing and interdependence of people and institutions. 1
- noun plural ecologist advocacy for the protection of natural resources from pollution or its effects; environmentalism. 1
- noun ecologist A scholar of ecology. 1
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Origin of ecologist
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; earlier oecology < German Ökologie < Greek oîk(os) “house, dwelling” + -o- + German -logie -logy; term introduced by E. H. Haeckel
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Parts of speech for Ecologist
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ecologist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ecologist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ecologist
noun ecologist
- naturalist — a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially a zoologist or botanist.
- preservationist — a person who advocates or promotes preservation, especially of wildlife, natural areas, or historical places.
- greenie — Slang. an amphetamine pill, especially one that is green in color.
- tree-hugger — an environmentalist, especially one concerned with preserving forests.
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