agronomist

noun

agron·​o·​mist ə-ˈgrä-nə-mist How to pronounce agronomist (audio) a- How to pronounce agronomist (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of agronomistnext
: a specialist in agronomy

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agronomist was in 1799

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“Agronomist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agronomist. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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