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paleontologists

/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does paleontologists mean?

noun

Scientists who study fossils and ancient life forms, often specializing in paleontology.

Example

"The team of paleontologists discovered a new species of dinosaur in the badlands of Montana."

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