scientist
UK: ˈsaɪəntɪst | US: ˈsaɪəntɪst
n. a person who studies or practices science, especially a natural or physical science
The word "scientist" originates from the Latin root "scientia" (knowledge), derived from "scire" (to know). The suffix "-ist" (from Greek "-istes") denotes a person who specializes in a field. Coined in the 19th century by philosopher William Whewell, "scientist" replaced earlier terms like "natural philosopher" to describe professionals engaged in systematic study of the natural world. The morpheme "scient" preserves the core idea of knowledge, while "-ist" specifies the practitioner role.
Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist in radioactivity research.
The scientist conducted experiments to test the hypothesis.
Modern scientists rely on both observation and technology.
A team of scientists published their findings in a renowned journal.
The young scientist aspired to solve climate change challenges.