specialist
Translation
specialist
Examples
She is a specialist in child psychology.
She is a specialist in child psychology.
You should see a specialist for your knee pain.
You should see a specialist for your knee pain.
Grammar Patterns
a specialist in ((sth.)) a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study She is a specialist in marine biology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, professional; Antonyms: generalist, amateur
Etymology
From 'special' + '-ist' (a person who does something). It refers to a person with special knowledge in a particular field.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'special' knowledge in a certain area.