Naturalistas (en. Naturalists)

/na-tu-ral-is-tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person dedicated to the study of nature.
Naturalists have contributed to understanding ecosystems.
Los naturalistas han contribuido a la comprensión de los ecosistemas.
A member of a philosophical movement that believes everything can be explained by natural laws.
Naturalists argue that science should be based on observation.
Los naturalistas argumentan que la ciencia debe basarse en la observación.
A researcher who specializes in zoology, botany, or other natural sciences.
The work of naturalists is crucial for species conservation.
La labor de los naturalistas es crucial para la conservación de especies.

Etymology

Derived from 'nature', related to the observation of its attributes and phenomena.

Common Phrases and Expressions

die-hard naturalist
A person who is heavily involved in the observation and study of nature.
naturalista empedernido
naturalist philosophy
A movement that seeks to explain the world through natural phenomena.
filosofía naturalista

Related Words

nature
The set of what exists in the physical and biological world.
naturaleza
ecology
The study of interactions between living beings and their environment.
ecología
biology
The science that studies living beings.
biología

Slang Meanings

Armchair naturalist
Refers to someone who talks about nature but has no practical experience.
Se refiere a alguien que habla de naturaleza pero no tiene experiencia práctica.
Ecofreak
A person obsessed with ecology and nature in an extreme way.
Persona obsesionada con la ecología y la naturaleza de manera extrema.