What does “scientist” mean?
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nouna person who studies or works in one of the sciences
Scientists have found a new species of frog.
Scientist at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ · SY-un-tist
How to use “scientist” correctly
Use a specific word when you can: “chemist”, “biologist”, “physicist”.
Common phrases with “scientist”
- research scientist
- climate scientist
- scientists believe
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- science
- scientific
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