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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Both the Humboldt penguin and the Humboldt Current along the South American Pacific coast are named after the famous naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt.
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Channel your inner naturalist and make your garden a haven for wildlife.
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Big Bear Lake’s famed bald eagle couple flew the coop — just as naturalists feared — because of nearby Fourth of July fireworks.
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The extension service’s master gardeners will show off a caterpillar display, and the master naturalists will have multiple exhibits.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Channel your inner naturalist and make your garden a haven for wildlife.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Big Bear Lake’s famed bald eagle couple flew the coop — just as naturalists feared — because of nearby Fourth of July fireworks.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The extension service’s master gardeners will show off a caterpillar display, and the master naturalists will have multiple exhibits.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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