naturalist

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que estuda a história natural ou é especialista nela, especialmente em botânica e zoologia, ou um adepto da doutrina filosófica segundo a qual o mundo pode ser compreendido cientificamente.

A noun referring to a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially in botany and zoology, or an advocate of the philosophical doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms.

1. Advocate of naturalismC1formalscientific

   A person who believes that the world can be fully understood through scientific laws and natural processes, without supernatural intervention.

   Defensor do naturalismo

   • The philosopher was a naturalist who rejected all forms of supernatural explanation.
   • As a naturalist, she argued that consciousness arises from brain activity.
   • The debate between naturalists and theists continues in modern philosophy.

   Sinônimosmaterialist

   Antônimosspiritualistsupernaturalisttheist

2. Student of natural historyB2formalscientific

   A biologist or scientist who studies plants, animals, and other aspects of nature, especially through direct observation.

   Naturalista

   • The naturalist spent years documenting the bird species of the Amazon.
   • Charles Darwin was a famous naturalist who developed the theory of evolution.
   • The young naturalist collected samples of local flora and fauna for her research.

   Sinônimosnatural scientist