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US/baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
a scientist who studies living things such as plants, animals and bacteria
In context
The biologist spent three years studying frogs in the rainforest.
A marine biologist discovered a new kind of jellyfish near the coast.
Biologists warn that many species could disappear within fifty years.
Words that go with biologist
adjective + noun
- marine biologistMy cousin works as a marine biologist in Nha Trang.
- molecular biologistThe molecular biologist studies how genes work.
- evolutionary biologistAn evolutionary biologist explained why birds sing.
noun + preposition
- biologist atShe is a biologist at the national university.
noun + noun
- wildlife biologistA wildlife biologist tracked the tigers by camera.
verb + preposition
- train as a biologistHe trained as a biologist before moving into business.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a biology.Correct: She is a biologist.