释义 |
nat·u·ral·ist I. \-_lə̇st\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French naturaliste, from natural, naturel natural + -iste -ist — more at natural 1. a. : an adherent of naturalism (as in theology or philosophy) b. : one that believes in, practices, or teaches naturalism (as in art or literature) 2. a. archaic : one versed in natural science : natural philosopher b. : a student of natural history; especially : a field biologist in contrast to a laboratory worker II. adjective : naturalistic < belong to the naturalist school, an offshoot of realism — Marjorie Wheeler > < the naturalist imprint upon a work of fiction — Philip Rahv > |