Meteorologist

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/ noun

A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere and uses that knowledge to understand and predict the weather. They analyze data from satellites, weather stations, and computers to make forecasts.

From ‘meteorology’ plus the suffix ‘-ist,’ meaning a person who practices or is an expert in something. ‘Meteorology’ itself comes from Greek words meaning ‘things in the air.’

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