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Synonyms for entomologist

All synonyms

Noun

1. Bug-hunter

bugologist informal, bug-hunter slang dated UK

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A scientist who studies insects.

    The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies.

Forms

Plural
entomologists → bugologists, bug-hunters, insectologers, insectologists…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
entomologistfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

10 letters
bugologist
12 letters
insectologer
13 letters
insectologist

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Français
entomologiste