apiculturist

/,eipi'kʌltʃərist/

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Word: Apiculturist

Definition: An apiculturist is a noun that refers to a person who keeps bees, usually for the purpose of producing honey.

Usage Instructions: You can use "apiculturist" in sentences when talking about someone who manages beehives. It’s a specific term, so it’s mostly used in discussions about farming, beekeeping, or environmental topics.

Example Sentence: "The apiculturist carefully checked the hives to ensure the bees were healthy and producing enough honey."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, you might refer to an apiculturist when discussing sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, or the importance of bees in pollination.
• You might also encounter the term in scientific studies related to entomology (the study of insects) or agriculture.

Word Variants:

• Apiculture (noun): The practice of keeping bees for honey and other products.
• Apicultural (adjective): Relating to apiculture. For example, "apicultural practices" refers to methods used in beekeeping.

Different Meanings:

• The term "apiculturist" specifically refers to beekeepers. There are no widely accepted alternative meanings, but it is closely related to terms in agriculture and environmental science.

Synonyms:

• Beekeeper: A more common and simpler term that means the same thing as apiculturist.
• Honey farmer: A term that also describes someone who raises bees for honey.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "apiculturist," you can use phrases related to bees, such as:
  • "Make a bee line for" - to go directly towards something.
  • "Busy as a bee" - used to describe someone who is very active or hard-working.

Summary:

An apiculturist is someone who raises bees primarily for honey. You can use this term in discussions about farming or environmental science.

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Noun

1. a farmer who keeps bees for their honey

Synonyms

• beekeeper
• apiarist