Taxonomist
/tækˈsɑːnəmɪst/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Specialist Role
A taxonomist is a specialized type of scientist with expertise in classifying organisms. 
She studied for years to become a taxonomist in avian species.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Taxonomist is typically used in scientific and academic settings, not in casual conversation. 
At the conference, the taxonomist presented her findings on tropical frogs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Naming
While naming organisms is a part, taxonomists also classify and describe new species. 
The taxonomist spent months documenting the habits of the new insect species.