naturalist

Definitions of naturalist
  1. noun
    a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology)
    synonyms: bioloog, naaktloper, naturist, natuurkenner, natuurvorser, nudist
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    type of:
    bioloog, menswetenschapper, natuurvorser
    (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
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