Question

The term “dinosaur” was first coined by which palaeontologist?

Answer 1

The term "dinosaur" was first coined by British palaeontologist Richard Owen in 1842. He used the term to describe a group of extinct reptiles that were very different from other reptiles of the time.

Answer 2

The term "dinosaur" was first coined by Sir Richard Owen in 1842. Owen was a British palaeontologist who was instrumental in the discovery and classification of many prehistoric species, including the giant marine reptile known as the ichthyosaur. "Dinosaur" comes from the Greek words "deinos" (meaning terrible) and "sauros" (meaning lizard).