The difference between Ecologist and Environmentalist
When used as nouns, ecologist means a scholar of ecology, whereas environmentalist means one who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group.
Environmentalist is also adjective with the meaning: of, or relating to environmentalism.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ecologist and Environmentalist
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Ecologist as a noun:
A scholar of ecology.
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Environmentalist as a noun ([[medicine]], [[social sciences]]):
One who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group.
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Environmentalist as a noun:
One who advocates for the protection of the biosphere from misuse from human activity through such measures as ecosystem protection, waste reduction and pollution prevention
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Environmentalist as an adjective:
Of, or relating to environmentalism.