Meaning of the word botanist in English

What does botanist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

botanist

US /ˈbɑː.t̬ən.ɪst/
UK /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/
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Noun

a scientist who specializes in the study of plants

Example:
The botanist identified the rare flower species.
She decided to become a botanist after studying plant life in college.