Botanist

usgb/ˈbɑːtənɪst/
noun

A person who scientifically studies plants.

Jane has been a botanist for over 10 years, and she still finds new species of plants to study.
Visual representation of "botanist" - A person who scientifically studies plants.

Often appears as...

  • professional botanist
  • amateur botanist

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Academic

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Academic Profession

Used to describe someone who works or conducts research in a university or scientific institution.

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She received a grant to work as a botanist at the university's biology department.
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Specialized Knowledge

Highlights the extensive study and understanding of plant life that a botanist has.

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As a botanist, Maria could identify every flower in the greenhouse.
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Field Work

Refers to the hands-on research and exploration botanists often do in natural settings.

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The botanist traveled to the Amazon to study exotic plant species.
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