Geologist
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geologist — 1795, from GEOLOGY (Cf. geology) + IST (Cf. ist) … Etymology dictionary
geologist — [jē äl′ə jist] n. a specialist in geology … English World dictionary
Geologist — A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology, studying the physical structure and processes of the Earth and planets of the solar system (see planetary geology). Training / SchoolingTheir undergraduate training typically includes… … Wikipedia
geologist — UK [dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪst] / US [dʒɪˈɑlədʒɪst] noun [countable] Word forms geologist : singular geologist plural geologists a scientist who studies geology … English dictionary
geologist — noun a specialist in geology (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑scientist • Hyponyms: ↑geophysicist, ↑hydrologist, ↑petroleum geologist … Useful english dictionary
geologist — geology ► NOUN 1) the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth. 2) the geological features of a district. DERIVATIVES geologic adjective geological adjective geologically adverb geologist noun … English terms dictionary
Geologist's hammer — A geologist s hammer is a hammer used for geological purposes. In field geology, they are used to obtain a fresh surface of a rock in order to determine its composition, nature, mineralogy and history. In fossil hunting, they are employed to… … Wikipedia
geologist — noun see geology … New Collegiate Dictionary
geologist — /jee ol euh jist/, n. a person who specializes in geologic research and study. [1785 95; GEOLOG(Y) + IST] * * * … Universalium
geologist — noun /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst,dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ A person who is skilled at geology. <! I suspect theres two senses, an academic who would be classed as a Category:Scientist, and a working mining consultant who is much closer to just Category:Occupations (or … Wiktionary
