geoscientist
|geo-sci-en-tist|
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/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/
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/ˌdʒiː.əʊˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/
Earth scientist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'geoscientist' originates from the combination of 'geo-' from Greek 'gē' meaning 'earth' and 'scientist' from Latin 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'.
Historical Evolution
'geoscientist' evolved from the term 'geology' combined with 'scientist' to describe a professional in the field of Earth sciences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any scientist studying the Earth, and this meaning has remained consistent.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 11:08