noun

oceanographer

oceanographer

The oceanographer studies marine life.

The oceanographer studies marine life.

She wants to be an oceanographer.

She wants to be an oceanographer.

((an)) ~ ((a person with this profession)) She is an oceanographer.

Synonyms: marine biologist, marine scientist

From 'ocean' + '-grapher' (one who writes or describes). Literally 'one who describes the ocean'.

Think of someone who 'graphs' or maps the 'ocean'.

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