Geologist Meaning
/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.
Sentence Examples
The geologist climbed into the limo.
Marcos is a geologist.
I didn't know that Tom was a geologist.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ carefully examined the newly collected volcanic rock samples.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ can determine the age and history of a rock by carefully examining its layers and composition.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English geology Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English geologist From geology + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ carefully examined the newly collected volcanic rock samples.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ can determine the age and history of a rock by carefully examining its layers and composition.