Chorologist

/kɔˈrɑlədʒɪst/ noun

Definition

A scientist who studies chorology, the geographic distribution and arrangement of organisms, cultures, or phenomena.

Etymology

From chorology (Greek khora 'space/region' + -logy 'study') + -ist 'one who practices'. Practitioner of chorological science.

Kelly Says

A chorologist might be a biologist studying why lemurs only live in Madagascar, or a cultural geographer explaining why certain dialects stick to specific regions.

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