botanist

/bəˈtænɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies plants and their classification, properties, and distribution.

“She was a renowned botanist who discovered several new species of plants.”

2. noun

A person who cultivates and manages plants, especially in a garden or greenhouse.

“He was a skilled botanist who grew a wide variety of exotic flowers and plants.”

Synonyms

  • horticulturist
  • plant scientist

Antonyms

  • zoologist