1. a scientist who studies climate and weather patterns over long periods of time

Examples

• The climatologist analyzed data from the past century to understand global warming trends.
• Dr. Chen is a climatologist who specializes in predicting seasonal weather patterns.
• Climatologists use computer models to forecast future climate changes.
• The research team of climatologists published findings on rising sea levels.
• Many climatologists agree that human activity is affecting Earth's climate.
• A climatologist studies the atmosphere and ocean interactions over decades and centuries.