generalist
Translation
generalist, all-rounder
Examples
She is a generalist with a wide range of skills.
She is a generalist with a wide range of skills.
The company needs a generalist, not a specialist.
The company needs a generalist, not a specialist.
Grammar Patterns
a person with a wide range of knowledge She is a generalist with a wide range of skills.
Similar Words
Synonyms: all-rounder, polymath; Antonyms: specialist, expert
Etymology
From 'general' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something.
Memory Tips
A 'generalist' has 'general' knowledge, as opposed to a 'specialist' who has 'special' knowledge.