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scientist
[ sahy-uhn-tist ]
/ ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /
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British Dictionary definitions for scientist (1 of 2)
scientist
/ (ˈsaɪəntɪst) /
noun
a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods
British Dictionary definitions for scientist (2 of 2)
Scientist
/ (ˈsaɪəntɪst) /
noun
Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer
short for Christian ScientistSee Christian Scientist
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