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craniologist

/kɹˌænɪˈɑlədʒˌɪst/ noun

Someone proficient in craniology; a phrenologist.

Word Origin From Greek 'kranion' (skull) and 'logos' (study) — a craniologist is a student of skulls. The same root gives us cranium, cranial, and even craniometry (measuring skulls). The 'logos' part appears in logic, dialogue, and monologue, all about words and reason.

noun Someone proficient in craniology; a phrenologist. countable

The craniologist examined the skull to determine its characteristics.

(名词) 颅相学家

颅相学家检查头骨以确定其特征。

(sustantivo) Alguien experto en craneología; un frenólogo.

El craneólogo examinó el cráneo para determinar sus características.

(nom) crâniologiste; crâniologue; phrénologue [Personne versée en craniologie ; phrénologue.]

Le craniologist a examiné le crâne pour en déterminer les caractéristiques.

(Substantiv) Schädelkundler; Phrenologe [eine Person, die sich mit Kraniologie (Schädelkunde) beschäftigt; ein Phrenologe, der die Form und Struktur des Schädels untersucht, um Rückschlüsse auf Charakter oder Fähigkeiten zu ziehen.]

Der **craniologist** untersuchte den Schädel, um dessen Merkmale zu bestimmen.

(名詞) 頭蓋学に精通した人；骨相学者。

頭蓋学者はその頭蓋骨の特徴を判別するために調べた。

(substantivo) craniologista; frenologista [Alguém proficiente em craniologia; um frenologista.]

O craniólogo examinou o crânio para determinar suas características.

Synonyms: phrenologist
Word parts: cranio + log + ist

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