scientist
Translation
scientist
Examples
She is a famous scientist.
She is a famous scientist.
Grammar Patterns
a person who studies or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences. She is a famous scientist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: researcher, expert, academic
Etymology
From 'science' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' ending often refers to a person, like 'artist' or 'pianist'. A scientist is a person who does science.