pedologist

1 of 2

noun (1)

pe·​dol·​o·​gist pi-ˈdä-lə-jist How to pronounce pedologist (audio)
pe-
plural -s
: a specialist in child study

pedologist

2 of 2

noun (2)

pe·​dol·​o·​gist pi-ˈdä-lə-jist How to pronounce pedologist (audio)
pe-
plural -s
: a soil scientist

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

pedology entry 1 + -ist

Noun (2)

pedology entry 2 + -ist

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

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