primatologist

Definition

A primatologist is a scientist who studies primates. Primatologists study the behaviour, ecology, and evolution of primates. They also study the threats to primates and how to protect them.

How can the word be used?

Jane Goodall is a famous primatologist.

Different forms of the word

Noun: a scientist who studies primates.

Adjective: relating to primatology.

Etymology

The word "primatologist" is made up of the word "primate" and the suffix "-ologist", which means "a person who studies something".

The first recorded use of the word "primatologist" was in the 1920s.

Question

What does a primatologist study?