noun

entomologist

entomologist

An entomologist studies insects.

An entomologist studies insects.

She is a world-renowned entomologist.

She is a world-renowned entomologist.

an entomologist a scientist who studies insects An entomologist came to identify the beetle.

Synonyms: insect specialist, bug expert

From Greek 'entomon' (insect, from 'en-' in + 'temnein' to cut, referring to the segmented body) + '-logist' (one who studies).

Think of 'ant' in 'entomologist' to remember it's about insects.

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