scientist

American  

[sahy-uhn-tist] / ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /

noun

1. an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.

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Scientist ¹ British  

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer

2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

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scientist ² British  

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods

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Other Word Forms

• nonscientist noun

Etymology

Origin of scientist

1825–35; < Latin scient ( ia ) science + -ist

Example Sentences

But Americans aren’t exactly short on protein, said Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist at Stanford Medicine, who was on the scientific committee that advised the government on the new guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new guidance on processed foods goes beyond draft recommendations compiled in 2024 by a committee of scientists advising the Biden administration.

From The Wall Street Journal

While scientists had long suspected that these integrations occurred far in the past, direct genetic evidence had been missing until now.

From Science Daily

Using this system, the scientists showed that the thalamus plays a central role in shaping specialized neural circuits within the human cerebral cortex.

From Science Daily

By combining these tools, scientists can directly observe how stomata behave as environmental conditions change, providing a real-time view of plant responses that was not possible before.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• analyst
• chemist
• expert
• physicist