C2nounsciencenature
US/zuːˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/zuːˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
the scientific study of animals and how they live, grow and behave
In context
She studied zoology at university because she loved wild animals.
The zoology department runs field trips to the national park every spring.
His interest in zoology began when he found a nest of baby birds.
Words that go with zoology
verb + noun
- study zoologyHe decided to study zoology and work with primates.
noun + noun
- zoology degreeA zoology degree can lead to a job in conservation.
- zoology professorOur zoology professor showed us a rare beetle.
- zoology departmentThe zoology department has a small museum.
adjective + noun
- marine zoologyMarine zoology looks at animals that live in the sea.
verb + preposition
- specialize in zoologyShe plans to specialize in zoology after her first degree.