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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.



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/ ˈθɪəˌɪ /

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of theorist1

First recorded in 1585–95; theor(y) + -ist
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Musk appears to endorse impeaching Trump while quoting a conspiracy theorist who shared his Epstein files claim about the president.

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He said similar claims had been made by legal theorists in Germany in the years before the Nazis came to power.

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They were referring to evidence Russia interfered in their election back in November to boost the chances of far-right conspiracy theorist, Calin Georgescu.

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When Romania's presidential election was annulled late last year after claims of Russian interference, a far-right conspiracy theorist was blocked from the top job.

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Social theorist Henry Giroux is a leading expert on the relationship between young people, culture, education and politics.

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Origin of Species, Thetheorize