forester
/'fɔristə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person trained in or practicing forestry: A "forester" is someone whose profession involves the science, art, and practice of managing forests, woodlands, and their resources.
- A person who lives in or frequents a forest: Historically or in specific contexts, a "forester" can refer to a person who inhabits or is often found in a forested area.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The forester developed a plan to manage the national park sustainably. (The forestry professional developed a plan to manage the national park sustainably.)
- The old forester knew every trail and stream in the woods. (The old forest-dweller knew every trail and stream in the woods.)
Advanced Usage
- Capitalized 'Forester': When capitalized, it can be a surname or refer to the English novelist C. S. Forester.
- I am reading a biography of C. S. Forester. (I am reading a biography of the novelist C. S. Forester.)
Variants and Related Words
- Forestry (n): The science and practice of caring for forests.
- He studied forestry at university.
- Forest (n): A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Synonyms
- Forest ranger: An officer in charge of protecting a forest.
- Arborist: A specialist in the care of individual trees (note: this is a more specific, tree-focused role).
- Woodsman: A person who lives in or is skilled in woodcraft.
Noun
- someone trained in forestry
- English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)