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scientist

noun
ˈsaɪən.tɪst

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
a person who conducts scientific research or experiments

Example Sentences

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Marie Curie was a scientist who won two Nobel Prizes.

The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in physics.

Synonyms

researcher, scholar, expert, academic, investigator, analyst, inventor, innovator, experimenter
Entry 1
researcher, scholar, expert, academic, investigator, analyst
Entry 2
researcher, inventor, scholar
Entry 3
researcher, innovator, experimenter, investigator

Antonyms

layperson, amateur, novice, non-expert, generalist, outsider, layman
Entry 1
layperson, amateur, novice, non-expert, generalist, outsider
Entry 2
layman, amateur, non-expert
Entry 3
layperson, non-expert

Collocations

eminent scientist, renowned scientist, lead scientist

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