apiarist
/'eipjərist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A beekeeper; a person who keeps bees, especially for the production of honey or other products: An apiarist is someone who maintains colonies of honey bees, typically in hives, as a hobby or profession.
Usage
- The word "apiarist" is a formal and specific term for a beekeeper. It is used in contexts related to agriculture, farming, and entomology.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- The local apiarist inspected the hives for signs of disease.
- She trained to become a certified apiarist.
- Apiarists play a crucial role in pollination and agriculture.
Advanced Usage
- "Master apiarist": A title for someone with advanced expertise and experience in beekeeping.
- After decades of work, he was recognized as a master apiarist.
Variants and Related Words
- Apiary (n): A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.
- He manages a large apiary on the south side of the farm.
- Apiculture (n): The technical term for the science and practice of beekeeping.
- She studied apiculture at the agricultural college.
- Apiculturist (n): A synonym for apiarist; a person who practices apiculture.
- The conference was attended by apiculturists from around the world.
Synonyms
- Beekeeper: The most common and general synonym.
- Beemaster: A less common term, sometimes implying great skill.
Related Phrases
- To keep bees: The common verbal phrase describing the activity of an apiarist.
- Her family has kept bees for generations.
Noun
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a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
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