earthscientist
nounUK /ˈɜːθˌsaɪəntɪst/
US /ˈɝːθˌsaɪəntɪst/
A person who studies the Earth, like rocks, weather, and oceans.
The earthscientist collected rocks from the mountain to learn about its history.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scientist who studies the solid parts of the Earth, such as rocks and soil.
As an earthscientist, she spent months mapping the desert's rock layers.
3. A researcher who studies natural processes like earthquakes and volcanoes.
The earthscientist warned the town about the volcano's activity.
4. A person who studies the history of the planet through fossils and landforms.
The earthscientist found a fossil that showed the area was once underwater.