scientist
noun
nonscientist
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a word derived from
scientist.
Example Sentences
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But a growing number of ornithologists and nonscientist birders are questioning why we’re stuck with names decided on a whim hundreds of years ago, especially when the names aren’t very good.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2024
It also comes down to the diversity of the boards themselves, which include five scientists and one nonscientist.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 19, 2023
There is no need to include such nonscientist representatives.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 3, 2018
This is just speculation so far, but it is a potential practical use of knowledge that came out of pure scientific curiosity of the sort that could seem like idle wool gathering to the nonscientist.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2017
Charles wanted The Origin of Species to be simple enough for a nonscientist to read and understand, as well as accurate and cogently argued enough to convince a scientist.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
