geologist
/dʒiˈɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- A scientist who studies the Earth's physical structure, history, and the materials it is made of, such as rocks, minerals, and fossils.
- A team of geologists mapped the volcanic area to predict future eruptions.
- The geologist examined the rock layers to determine the age of the mountain.
- My aunt is a geologist who works for an oil company, searching for new drilling sites.