Taxidermist

usgb/ˈtæksɪdɜːrmɪst/
noun

A person whose job is to prepare, stuff, and mount the skins of animals for display or study.

The taxidermist did an excellent job preserving the lion for the museum exhibit.
Visual representation of "taxidermist" - A person whose job is to prepare, stuff, and mount the skins of animals for display or study.

Often appears as...

  • professional taxidermist
  • taxidermist shop
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Occupational Title

Used to refer to a person's profession, specifically one who works with animal preservation.

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After studying biology, she became a taxidermist.
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Not Derogatory

The term is not offensive but purely descriptive of a job; shows no disrespect to the animals or profession.

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He respects animals and chose to work as a taxidermist.
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Niche Skill

Taxidermy is a specialized craft; a taxidermist is seen as skilled in this unique area.

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She's known for being an excellent taxidermist with a unique set of skills.
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