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natural scientist
A person who professionally researches and studies a natural science such as physics, chemistry, biology, or geology.
Als Naturwissenschaftler untersucht er die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Ozeane.
As a natural scientist, he studies the effects of climate change on the oceans.
The word consists of 'Natur' (nature) and 'Wissenschaftler' (scientist). A 'Wissenschaftler' is a researcher, so a 'Naturwissenschaftler' (natural scientist) is someone who scientifically studies nature.
Marie Curie war eine berühmte Naturwissenschaftlerin.
Marie Curie was a famous natural scientist.
The word belongs to a family: 'die Naturwissenschaft' (natural science/the natural sciences), 'naturwissenschaftlich' (scientific/relating to natural sciences), and 'der Naturwissenschaftler' (the natural scientist).
Er hat ein naturwissenschaftliches Studium abgeschlossen.
He completed a degree in the natural sciences.
The natural sciences primarily include the subjects physics, chemistry, and biology. Geology and astronomy are also included.
Als Biologe ist er ein Naturwissenschaftler.
As a biologist, he is a natural scientist.
scientist
'Wissenschaftler' is the general term for a person who works in academia or science. 'Naturwissenschaftler' is more specific and means someone from the natural sciences, for example physics, chemistry, or biology. The words can be confused because a Naturwissenschaftler is always also a Wissenschaftler. But not every Wissenschaftler is a Naturwissenschaftler: historians, linguists, and sociologists are also Wissenschaftler, but not Naturwissenschaftler. If the natural-science field is important, 'Naturwissenschaftler' is more precise.
Als Naturwissenschaftler interessiert sich Tom besonders für Chemie und Biologie.
As a natural scientist, Tom is especially interested in chemistry and biology.
Der Wissenschaftler schreibt ein Buch über die Geschichte der Stadt.
The scholar is writing a book about the history of the city.