theorist

[thee-er-ist, theer-]

noun

1. a person who theorizes.

2. a person who deals mainly with the theory of a subject.

   a theorist in medical research.

ˈtheorist

/ ˈθɪəˌrɪst /

noun

1. the originator of a theory; a person who is concerned with theory; a theoretician

Word History and Origins

Origin of theorist¹

First recorded in 1585–95; theor(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

"We as a society need to stop making conspiracy theorists into circus animals," he argues, as they are not "harmless".

From BBC

A high-profile conspiracy theorist influenced her daughter to reject chemotherapy in favour of alternative treatments, which ultimately led to her death, a coroner has ruled.

From BBC

Which brings me to the consent theory of power, a favorite of theorists and agitators from way back, updated by Gene Sharp, an advocate of nonviolent resistance.

From Salon

Emma Stone's latest film sees her play a powerful CEO who is kidnapped by two conspiracy theorists who believe she's an alien.

From BBC

These moves are part of what German legal theorist Carl Schmitt called a “state of exception,” where getting and keeping power by any means available is all that matters.

From Salon

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