geologist

B1 Topic:General Vocabulary

US /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ UK /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
a specialist in geology

The geologist identified fossiliferous layers in the cliff.
2

noun
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

The geologist identified fossiliferous layers in the cliff.

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Synonyms

2 noun · a person whose occupation... geologergeologian

Word family

Forms geologists

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Phrases (1)

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petroleum geologist
a geologist who studies rock formations associated with oil deposits

Noun + noun

Etymology

From geology + -ist.

Topics

General Vocabulary

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