beekeeper
Definition
Noun: A person who manages and maintains colonies of honeybees, primarily for the production of honey and other bee-related products, and for crop pollination services.
Usage
The term "beekeeper" refers specifically to the occupation or activity of caring for bees. It is a compound noun formed from "bee" + "keeper." A beekeeper's responsibilities include housing bees in hives, monitoring their health, harvesting honey, and ensuring the colony's survival.
Examples
- The beekeeper carefully inspected the hive for signs of disease.
- She became a beekeeper to help support the local ecosystem through pollination.
- The beekeeper wore a protective veil and gloves while collecting honey.
Advanced Usage
- Apiarist: This is a more formal or technical synonym for beekeeper, derived from the Latin word for bee, .
- The commercial apiarist managed over five hundred hives.
- The activity or practice of beekeeping is called apiculture.
Variants and Related Words
- Beekeeping (n): The practice or occupation of keeping bees.
- He took a course on sustainable beekeeping.
- Apiary (n): A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.
- The apiary was located in a field of wildflowers.
Synonyms
- Apiarist
- Honey farmer
Related Phrases
- To keep bees: The verbal phrase describing the activity of a beekeeper.
- Her family has kept bees for three generations.
Noun
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a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
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