Meaning
naturalist
- an expert in or student of natural history, such as flora and fauna
- an adherent of naturalism in literature or art
In a sentence
Il giovane naturalista ha catalogato diverse specie rare di farfalle.
The young naturalist catalogued several rare butterfly species.
Molti naturalisti collaborano con l'università per proteggere la foresta.
Many naturalists collaborate with the university to protect the forest.
È una nota naturalista che studia i cetacei del Mediterraneo.
She is a well-known naturalist who studies cetaceans in the Mediterranean.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| naturalista | singular |
| naturalisti | plural |
Usage notes
- Follows typical -ista morphology: masculine plural is 'naturalisti', feminine plural is 'naturaliste'.
- Do not confuse with 'naturista' (nudist).