Definition of "naturalist" in Englisch

noun

1. (obsolete, except as merged with later senses) A natural philosopher; a scientist.

2. (philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism.

3. An expert in natural history or the study of plants and animals.

4. (art) A creative artist who attempts to faithfully represent nature; an adherent of artistic naturalism.

adjective

1. Synonym of naturalistic.