Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who is versed in paleontology.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One versed in paleontology.
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- noun one who studies
paleontology
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- noun a specialist in paleontology
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Examples
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Even where I work a paleontology parkquite a few of the staff often joke when they stutter through or mispronounce the word paleontologist, yet have no problem with "archaeologist".
Random postings ReBecca Foster 2009
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An Indonesian paleontologist is keeping the remains of the tiny humans away from other paleontologists.
Boing Boing: November 21, 2004 - November 27, 2004 Archives 2004
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Fact is, Grant and Hepburn display impeccable comic timing at a breakneck pace and the “intercostal clavicle” Grant’s paleontologist is searching for in the movie has become something of an iconic reference.
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Which brings me to the phrase "religious paleontologist."
Robert J. Asher: 'Religious' Scientists And The Legacy Of Christopher Hitchens Robert J. Asher 2012
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Which brings me to the phrase "religious paleontologist."
Robert J. Asher: 'Religious' Scientists And The Legacy Of Christopher Hitchens Robert J. Asher 2012
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Which brings me to the phrase "religious paleontologist."
Robert J. Asher: 'Religious' Scientists And The Legacy Of Christopher Hitchens Robert J. Asher 2012
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"" There weren't enough to fill a third of a sandwich bag, '' recalls paleontologist Keith Rigby, who was heading the dig.
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I also think that anyone who just wants to be a "paleontologist" should prep for at least a short amount of time so they have a better understanding of how it works and so you have more respect for preparators.
The Preparator ReBecca Foster 2009
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The sub-discipline "paleontologist" includes paleontology; the sub-discipline "preparation" includes paleontology and preparation and conservation.
The Preparator ReBecca Foster 2009
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The show begins with a "paleontologist" clad in safari gear, who hosts the proceedings from the stage.
The T. Rex Tour 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word paleontologist
This is the first big word I remember learning as a little kid.
February 13, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word paleontologist
A young person of my acquaintance used this word frequently when she was about six years old. At dinner with friends--mostly adults except for this child--I was talking to someone else, but suddenly there was a noticeable silence to my left. I thought some awfully tactless thing must have come out of her mouth, but it turns out someone had asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, and she said "A paleontologist." The stunned silence was because none of the adults knew what a paleontologist is and didn't want to admit it in front of the six-year-old.
February 18, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word paleontologist
I love this story.
February 18, 2007
reesetee commented on the word paleontologist
The Best Paleontologist Story Ever. :-)
February 18, 2007
seanahan commented on the word paleontologist
Unless you were in the South, where a paleontologist is considered a tool of Satan.
February 18, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word paleontologist
At the time I was living in the South, actually, but the conversation took place elsewhere.
February 19, 2007
karmicunderpath commented on the word paleontologist
I've always always wanted to be one but am not good enough at science. When I was little I learned how to spell it to impress adults and teachers.
August 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word paleontologist
That's funny, karmic--I wanted to be an astronomer for many years, until I discovered that I needed to know a lot of math. ;-)
August 21, 2007
bilby commented on the word paleontologist
Example.
December 20, 2009