Etymology

palaeobiologist

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Today it means: A scientist who studies palaeobiology. Full definition →

English biologist ← Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)
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  1. Ancient Greekπᾰλαιός (pălaiós)
  2. Englishpaleo-
  3. Englishpalaeo-
  4. Englishbiologist
  5. English todaypalaeobiologist

From palaeo- + biologist.

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