1. a scientist who studies the relationships between people of different cultures and their use of plants, animals, and natural resources
Usage: academic/scientific field; often interdisciplinary, combining ethnography and biology

Examples

• The ethnobiologist documented how indigenous communities traditionally used local plants for medicine.
• Dr. Chen works as an ethnobiologist, researching the cultural significance of native species in the Amazon.
• Ethnobiologists collaborate with indigenous peoples to preserve traditional ecological knowledge.
• The ethnobiologist's research revealed important connections between cultural practices and biodiversity conservation.
• Many ethnobiologists study how different cultures classify and interact with their natural environments.