agronomist
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɡɾuˈnɔmu/técnico
a·gro·nó·mo
Definition
A specialist in agronomy; a professional who studies and applies scientific and technological principles to agriculture.
The agronomist advised the farmers on new cultivation techniques.
To solve the soil problem, they hired an agronomist.
Common collocations
agricultural engineerconsultant agronomist
Etymology
Do grego *agrónomos* (que cuida dos campos), de *agrós* (campo) + *nómos* (lei, administração).