entomology
n. uncountablen. the scientific study of insects. People who study this look at how bugs live, grow, and move around the world.
n. the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. Often involves the classification, identification, and ecological analysis of arthropods.
She decided to study entomology to learn more about bees.
The university's department of entomology is conducting a long-term study on how local beetles are affected by climate change.
Advances in entomology have provided critical insights into pest control, leading to more sustainable agricultural practices that minimize the use of broad-spectrum chemical pesticides.
From French entomologie, from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (éntomon, “insect”) + -logie (from Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía, “-logy”)), equivalent to entomo- + -logy.