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scientist

[sahy-uhn-tist]

noun

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



Scientist

1

/ ˈɪəԳɪ /

noun

  1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer

  2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

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scientist

2

/ ˈɪəԳɪ /

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
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Other Word Forms

  • nonscientist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scientist1

1825–35; < Latin scient ( ia ) science + -ist
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Most invasion scientists aim "to prevent introductions of harmful invasive species in the first place through public education, better screening tools and risk assessments," she said.

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Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" began early Friday with the assassination of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

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For more than 30 years, Stanford political scientist James Fishkin has been exploring and demonstrating the capacity of small, representative "mini-publics" to make thoughtful meaningful political decisions.

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Israel has struck dozens of targets across Iran, damaging the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz and assassinating top military commanders and nuclear scientists in Tehran.

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Israel may have killed some nuclear scientists but no bombs can destroy Iran's knowhow and expertise.

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