1. a person who studies or searches for animals whose existence is not scientifically proven, such as Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster
Usage: informal; often considered pseudoscience by mainstream scientists

Examples

• The cryptozoologist spent years investigating reports of the creature in the remote forest.
• Many cryptozoologists believe that undiscovered species still exist in unexplored regions.
• She became a cryptozoologist after watching a documentary about legendary sea monsters.
• The team of cryptozoologists collected evidence and interviewed local witnesses.
• Mainstream biologists often dismiss cryptozoologists as unscientific in their methods.