theorist

Word parts

theory + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈθɪərɪst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈθiːərəst/ or /ˈθɪrəst/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈθɪərəst/ or /ˈθiːərəst/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular theorist

Plural theorists

1. (countable) A theorist is a person who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.