oceanology

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ocean·ol·o·gy ˌō-shə-ˈnä-lə-jē

: oceanography

specifically : the science of marine resources and technology

oceanologist

ˌō-shə-ˈnä-lə-jist

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oceanologist

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noun (2)

ocean·ol·o·gist -ˈäləjə̇st

plural -s

: oceanographer

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Etymology

Noun (1)

ocean + -o- + -logy

Noun (2)

oceanology + -ist

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Noun (1)

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oceanology was circa 1864

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“Oceanology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanology. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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