Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Forester has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
"After reading the latest volume in the series, I realized that Forester had crafted a character so vividly that he felt like a real naval officer from centuries past."
someone trained in forestry
"The forester adjusted her equipment before leading the team into the dense pine forest to assess recent fire damage."
A person who practices forestry.
"The forester inspected the logged area to ensure replanting met all environmental regulations."
An occupational surname, from occupations for someone who lived, or worked in a forest.
"The census records show that many families adopted the occupational surname Forester after their ancestors moved to work in the nearby woods."