Early 20th century; earliest use found in Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London. From palaeo- + meteorologist, after palaeometeorology.
Definition of palaeometeorologist in US English:
palaeometeorologist
noun
An expert in or student of palaeometeorology.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London. From palaeo- + meteorologist, after palaeometeorology.