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nonscientist

  • a word derived from scientist.
    scientist
    noun
    an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.

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He enlisted help from microbiologist and forensic image analyst Elisabeth Bik and another image sleuth—a nonscientist who uses the pseudonym Cheshire, in part to minimize legal risks.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 10, 2022

There is no need to include such nonscientist representatives.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 3, 2018

“If people are talking to a nonscientist, there might be a temptation to BS him,” Mr. Chu said.

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2016

Last month, this biography of the German naturalist and explorer was named the winner of Britain’s Science Book Prize, which honors science books in English written for nonscientist readers.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2016

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