oceanographer
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- noun
- /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːɡrəfər/
- Specialized
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oceanógrafo
- Philip Orton is a renowned oceanographer who researches ocean currents in the North Atlantic.
Examples
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The two scientists were oceanographers working to measure pollution levels in the bay.
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For what it's worth, I'm an oceanographer.
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Says he wants to be an oceanographer.
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So, Doctor For Short, tell us, oceanographer...
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Mike had given her a wonderful idea about becoming an oceanographer.
Fiction book (1999) -
All of these factors are well known and understood by oceanographers, Mr. Weinstein.
Blog text (9) -
He also worked with oceanographers from the University of Hawaii.
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In active sonar systems, this method is allowing oceanographers to accurately map the ocean floor.
Academic text (2004) -
Sonar is an important tool for oceanographers and researchers to chart, map, and explore the ocean floors.
Academic text (2007) -
Dr. Sylvia Earle, eminent oceanographer and resident explorer for the National Geographic Society
Academic text (2001)
Surface Forms
Morphology
oceanographer = oceanography (transparent) = ocean + graphy + er
The word is a standard agent noun formed from 'oceanography' plus '-er', so its meaning as a person connected with oceanography is straightforward.
Etymology
Oceanographer comes from ocean meaning 'sea' and the part -grapher meaning 'one who records or writes', as in photographer. So, an oceanographer is a scientist who records and studies the sea and its life.