Is Paleontologist a Word?

paleontologist Add to list Share. A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils. If your basement is filled with fossils found while out on hikes, then you're an amateur paleontologist. Paleontology breaks down to the Greek for "ancient" (paleo), "being" (onto-), and "study" (-logy).

What does paleontologist mean?

noun. a scientist who specializes in the study of life forms that existed in previous geologic periods, as represented by their fossils:The education program manager for the museum has worked as a paleontologist, digging up dinosaur bones in Wyoming.

What is the correct spelling of paleontologist?

Palaeontology (UK) Paleontology (USA) – The study of extinct organisms and their fossils. Palaeontologist (UK) Paleontologist (USA) – A person who studies extinct organisms and their fossils.