generalist


gen·er·al·ist

noun \ˈjen-rə-list, ˈje-nə-\

Definition of GENERALIST

: one whose skills, interests, or habits are varied or unspecialized

Examples of GENERALIST

  1. The staff includes both generalists and specialists.

First Known Use of GENERALIST

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