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Specialist

/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

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📖 Definitions of "Specialist"

noun

1
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
2
A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.
3
Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.
4
An organism that is specialized for a particular environment.
"The tree Lepidothamnus laxifolius is a high alpine specialist found in high-altitude bog communities and in scrub."

adjective

1
Specialised.

🔄 Synonyms of "Specialist"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
specialistic	(dated) Specialist, specialized.
specializernoun	One who, or that which, specializes.
medical specialistnoun	practices one branch of medicine

↔️ Antonyms of "Specialist"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
generalistnoun	A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.
renaissance mannoun	(figuratively) A man with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Specialist"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
specialized	Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
specializernoun	One who, or that which, specializes.
medical specialistnoun	practices one branch of medicine
specialtynoun	That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.
specialitynoun	British standard form of specialty. [That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.]
specializationnoun	The act or process of specializing.
specializeverb	To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.
scholarly	Characteristic of a scholar.
analystnoun	Someone who analyzes.
professionalizationnoun	The act or process of professionalizing, or becoming professional.
counsellornoun	(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Alternative spelling of counselor. [A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.]
expertisenoun	Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.
scientistnoun	One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
qualified	Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
thematicnoun	A postage stamp that is part of a thematic collection.
professionalnoun	A person who belongs to a profession.
vocational	(of education) That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.
consultantnoun	A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, service or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.
knowledgeablenoun	Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
expertnoun	A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.