naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list 
1
: one that advocates or practices naturalism
2
: a student of natural history
especially
: a field biologist
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As night approached, my group of eight was back in the jungle with our local guide, Chicuqui, and our naturalist guide, Paul.
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Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to our visit to the priest’s home, excursions during my trip included a short plant-identification walk with a naturalist and a water purification ritual at the 11th-century Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu, one of over 1,000 water temples on the island.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
In 1728, Quaker farmer and naturalist John Bartram began to plant his garden, which is considered the oldest botanic garden in North America.
—Alexandria Mitchem Hansen, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Forage for decorations in Hendricks nature park A naturalist with Washington Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is heading up a Winter Solstice celebration at Pecar Nature Park in Avon.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to our visit to the priest’s home, excursions during my trip included a short plant-identification walk with a naturalist and a water purification ritual at the 11th-century Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu, one of over 1,000 water temples on the island.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
In 1728, Quaker farmer and naturalist John Bartram began to plant his garden, which is considered the oldest botanic garden in North America.
—Alexandria Mitchem Hansen, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Forage for decorations in Hendricks nature park A naturalist with Washington Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is heading up a Winter Solstice celebration at Pecar Nature Park in Avon.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person who specializes in natural history
naturalist
adjective
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