entomologist

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English entomology Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English entomologist From entomology + -ist.

1. A scientist who studies insects.

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

   “He kindly offered me a room during my stay in Amboyna, and introduced me to his junior, Dr. Doleschall, a Hungarian and also an entomologist.”