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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Expedition cruises focus on natural wonders viewed up close, under the supervision of naturalist experts.
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Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
The Ranch teamed up with tour operator professionals and naturalist guides to host day trips to the Park (which is really, the safest and most informative way to travel through Yellowstone’s vastness).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
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Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
The Ranch teamed up with tour operator professionals and naturalist guides to host day trips to the Park (which is really, the safest and most informative way to travel through Yellowstone’s vastness).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
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“Naturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalist. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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