arborer

/ˈɑr.bə.rər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who cuts or prunes trees or shrubs, especially for a living.

“The arborer carefully trimmed the branches to maintain the tree’s shape.”

2. noun

A person who cultivates or tends trees, especially in an arboretum or a nursery.

“The arborer at the botanical garden was responsible for the health and maintenance of the collection.”

Synonyms

  • gardener
  • horticulturist

Antonyms

  • defoliant
  • destructor