noun
- a scientist who studies the possibility of life existing outside Earth, including the search for and analysis of extraterrestrial organisms.
Usage: also called astrobiology or exobiology specialist; field-specific term used in astronomy and space science
Examples
- The exobiologist examined meteorite samples for signs of ancient microbial life.
- NASA hired exobiologists to help design experiments for the Mars rover.
- As an exobiologist, Dr. Chen studies the conditions necessary for life on distant planets.
- Exobiologists debate whether life could exist in the oceans beneath Europa's ice.
- The research team included geologists, chemists, and exobiologists working together on the project.