physicist

[ fiz-uh-sist ]
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noun
  1. a scientist who specializes in physics.

Origin of physicist

1
First recorded in 1710–20; physic(s) + -ist

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British Dictionary definitions for physicist

physicist

/ (ˈfɪzɪsɪst) /


noun
  1. a person versed in or studying physics

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