naturalist

naturalist
naturalist at"u*ral*ist, n. [Cf. F. naturaliste.] 1. One versed in natural science; a student of natural history, esp. of the natural history of plants or animals; a botanist or zoologist. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2. One who holds or maintains the doctrine of naturalism in religion. --H. Bushnell. [1913 Webster]


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