paleontologist Definition
a scientist who studies fossils to learn about organisms that lived long ago.
Using paleontologist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paleontologist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The paleontologist discovered a new species of dinosaur.
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She became a paleontologist because she was fascinated by ancient life forms.
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The museum has a team of paleontologists working on the latest fossil finds.
paleontologist Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for paleontologist
- fossil expert
- fossil hunter
- fossil scientist
Phrases with paleontologist
a paleontologist who specializes in studying the fossils of animals with backbones
Example
The vertebrate paleontologist was able to reconstruct the skeleton of the ancient reptile.
a paleontologist who specializes in studying the fossils of animals without backbones
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The invertebrate paleontologist found a rare fossil of a prehistoric jellyfish.
a paleontologist who studies microscopic fossils
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The micropaleontologist used a microscope to examine the tiny fossils in the rock sample.
Summary: paleontologist in Brief
A 'paleontologist' [peɪliɑːnˈtɒlədʒɪst] is a scientist who studies fossils to learn about organisms that lived long ago. They specialize in studying the fossils of animals with and without backbones, as well as microscopic fossils. Examples of their work include discovering new species of dinosaurs and reconstructing ancient skeletons.
