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Definition of “spelaeologist”

spelaeologist (ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪst) 

Definitions

noun

  1. = speleologist

speleology or spelaeology (ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

  1. the scientific study of caves, esp in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc
  2. the sport or pastime of exploring caves

Derived Forms

speleological, spelaeological (ˌspiːlɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl Pronunciation for  adjective
ˌspeleˈologist, ˌspelaeˈologist noun

Word Origin

C19: from Latin spēlaeum cave

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