natural history

noun

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

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Definition of natural history

1 : a treatise on some aspect of nature

2 : the natural development of something (such as an organism or disease) over a period of time

3 : the study of natural objects especially in the field from an amateur or popular point of view

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the natural history of bees
We went to the Natural History Museum.

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Rincon Consultants’ Biologists will talk about the natural history of the area, the Habitat Management Program and the flora and fauna.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Grant goes to Wellness Warriors... community news," 11 May 2018
Go Birding Full-on birding isn't for everyone, but a taste of the pastime makes an excellent introduction to natural history.

— the editors, Outside Online, "The Best Father's Day Gifts Money Can't Buy," 30 May 2018
The new and improved Raptors were unable to change their natural history due to LeBron's usual brilliance and because LeBron's supporting cast finally supported him after disappearing against the Indiana Pacers in the first round.

— ted crow, cleveland.com, "LeBron James leads Cleveland Cavaliers past Toronto to Eastern finals: Crowquill," 9 May 2018
The quest for a new $100 million-plus natural history museum to be built on a full block in downtown Milwaukee was announced a year ago.

— don behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee Public Museum officials seek changes in county lease to aid move to new home," 6 July 2018
Director Patty Jenkins shared a photo of Wiig surrounded by taxidermy in what appears to be a natural history museum.

— carly mallenbaum, USA TODAY, "First look: Kristen Wiig doesn't yet seem Cheetah-like in photo from 'Wonder Woman' sequel," 27 June 2018
Barbara Minerva has arrived in 1984 — and appears to be visiting a natural history museum.

— aaron couch, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Wonder Woman 1984' Director Shares First Look at Kristen Wiig's Villain," 27 June 2018
The Wild Center, a natural history site, recently opened Wild Walk, an elevated path that allows visitors to view the park from above the treetops.

— rebecca shinners, Country Living, "You Can Now View the Adirondacks Like You've Never Seen Them Before," 15 July 2015
With a variety of rotating exhibits, there's always something new to explore — including exhibits on natural history, paleontology and human biology.

— kate talerico, The Courier-Journal, "Got kids? Here are the top 8 family-friendly activities in Louisville," 21 June 2018

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natural history

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Definition of natural history for English Language Learners

: the study of plants, animals, and sometimes ancient human civilizations

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medical Definition of natural history

: the natural development of something (as an organism or disease) over a period of time

increasing knowledge of the natural histories of tumors
—H. S. N. Greene

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