erosionist

/ɛrəʊˈʒɒnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes that the Earth’s surface is shaped by erosion.

“The geologist was an erosionist, and her research focused on the impact of water on the landscape.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for the reduction of soil erosion through conservation and sustainable land use.

“The erosionist proposed a series of measures to protect the local soil from erosion and promote sustainable agriculture.”

Synonyms

  • conservationist
  • geologist

Antonyms

  • denudationist
  • geomorphologist