psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkä-lə-jist How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology

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Keaveney, a psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania, has offered medical opinions across seven states, Wisconsin included, and has conducted paper reviews on behalf of Prudential, Life Insurance of North America, Unum and United of Omaha, through the third-party vendor PsyBar. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 At the end of October, Napoletano had the first of many sessions with a psychologist Wilson knew. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 But others said they were assaulted after more innocuous encounters, like asking for medical help or to see a psychologist. Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024 That’s according to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who co-developed moral foundations theory. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psychologist 

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychologist was in 1871

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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

psychologist

noun
psy·​chol·​o·​gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology

Medical Definition

psychologist

noun
psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
: a specialist in psychology
especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance

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