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scientist

American  
[sahy-uhn-tist] / ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /

noun

  1. an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.

Scientist 1 British  
/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

  1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer

  2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
scientist 2 British  
/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

  1. a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonscientist noun

Etymology

Origin of scientist

1825–35; < Latin scient ( ia ) science + -ist

Example Sentences

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"This work would not have been possible anywhere other than Yellowstone," said co-author and wildlife scientist John Marzluff of the University of Washington.

From Barron's

But the position was essentially that of an in-house political scientist, assessing foreign investment risk under various undemocratic regimes.

From The Wall Street Journal

In this Alzheimer's approach, scientists modified a different type of cell.

From Science Daily

Before the drug can be tested in people, scientists must first complete toxicity studies.

From Science Daily

Leafhoppers reproduce using what scientists call a "lock and key" system.

From Science Daily

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