psychologist

American

[sahy-kol-uh-jist] / saɪˈkɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

a specialist in psychology.
Philosophy. an adherent to or advocate of psychologism.

adjective

Also psychologistic. of or relating to psychologism.

Etymology

Origin of psychologist

First recorded in 1720–30; psycholog(y) + -ist

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David Trickey, leading consultant clinical psychologist and co-director of the UK Trauma Council, said that while some children had "strong reactions" following the incident, things would "settle" over time.

From BBC

A psychologist has been appointed by the court to evaluate her and all criminal proceedings have been suspended in the meantime.

From Los Angeles Times

“A male clinician can reduce the fear of being judged or exposed or misunderstood and lower the threshold for exposure,” says Michael Zakalik, a clinical psychologist based in Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal

A psychologist from Brazil who has been missing in Essex may have taken a boat from a boatyard, police investigating her disappearance have said.

From BBC

Activities include talks by a psychologist, yoga, sound healing, a disco and a meditation and manifestation session.

From BBC

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