American English

How to pronounce scientist

nounB1Common word
SAIntihst

/ˈsaɪ.n̩.tɪst̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who studies the natural world and does research to learn how it works.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who studies the natural world and does research to learn how it works.

She is a scientist who studies ocean life.

My brother works as a scientist at a university.

Common phrases & grammar

climate scientist · medical scientist · research scientist · leading scientist

a scientist who studies + subject

work as a scientist

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