naturalist
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naturalist
A person who scientifically studies nature, especially the animal and plant world as well as geological phenomena. The term is often used for scientists of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Alexander von Humboldt.
Charles Darwin war ein bedeutender Naturforscher, der die Evolutionstheorie entwickelte.
Charles Darwin was an important naturalist who developed the theory of evolution.
The word is composed of 'Natur' (nature), the linking '-s-', and 'Forscher' (researcher). A 'Forscher' is someone who 'forscht' (researches). A 'Naturforscher' (naturalist) is therefore literally a person who researches nature.
Schon als Kind wollte er Naturforscher werden und die Welt entdecken.
Even as a child, he wanted to become a naturalist and discover the world.
The term 'Naturforscher' (naturalist) is often associated today with the great explorers and scientists of the 18th and 19th centuries. These people often studied many different areas of nature, such as plants, animals, and geology, at the same time.
Alexander von Humboldt gilt als einer der größten Naturforscher aller Zeiten.
Alexander von Humboldt is considered one of the greatest naturalists of all time.
In connection with naturalists, verbs such as 'erforschen' (to research/explore), 'entdecken' (to discover), 'beobachten' (to observe), and 'sammeln' (to collect) are often used.
Der Naturforscher reiste um die Welt, um seltene Pflanzen zu sammeln.
The naturalist traveled around the world to collect rare plants.
natural scientist
Naturforscher and Naturwissenschaftler refer to people who study nature scientifically. Naturforscher often sounds historical and can emphasize an interdisciplinary engagement with nature. Naturwissenschaftler is more suitable for a modern profession in a specific natural science such as biology or physics.
Alexander von Humboldt gilt als berühmter Naturforscher, der verschiedene Bereiche der Natur untersuchte.
Alexander von Humboldt is considered a famous naturalist who studied various areas of nature.
Die Naturwissenschaftlerin arbeitet heute als Biologin an einer Universität.
The natural scientist now works as a biologist at a university.
