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physicist

[ fiz-uh-sist ]
/ ˈfɪz ə sɪst /
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noun
a scientist who specializes in physics.
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Origin of physicist

First recorded in 1710–20; physic(s) + -ist
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British Dictionary definitions for physicist

physicist
/ (ˈfɪzɪsɪst) /

noun
a person versed in or studying physics
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