-meister

American  

1. a combining form meaning “a person expert in or renowned for” something specified by the initial element (often used derisively).

   schlockmeister; opinionmeister; dealmeister.

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-meister British  

/ ˈmaɪstə /

combining form

1. a person who excels at a particular activity

   spinmeister

   horror-meister

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Etymology

Origin of -meister

From the German word Meister master

Example Sentences

It’s the same loss that Texas Rangers team physician Keith Meister sees walking daily into his office.

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Today, Meister can view MRI scans of elbow tears and can tell pitchers where and how they hold the baseball.

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It requires a 13- to 14-month recovery period, although Meister said some pitchers may require just 12 months — and some up to 18.

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Meister, who is currently tallying data and researching the issue, wants to be part of the change.

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Meister explained that the average career for an MLB pitcher is just 2.6 years.

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