(ich-thy-ol-o-gist) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. A scientist who studies or is an expert in ichthyology, the branch of zoology that deals with fishes.

Example Sentence

The ichthyologist spent years researching the migratory patterns of salmon.

More Example Sentences

As an ichthyologist, she discovered several new species of deep-sea fish.

Synonyms

fish scientist; marine biologist; aquatic biologist

Antonyms

non-scientist; layperson; amateur

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