generalist

noun

gen·​er·​al·​ist ˈjen-rə-list 

ˈje-nə-

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

Examples of generalist in a Sentence

The staff includes both generalists and specialists.

Recent Examples on the Web

Before the wire hits, there’s a tight, loyal team of generalists. —Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

The fair isn’t about generalists. —Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025

Who went home on 'American Idol'? Only two singers were eliminated: Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old people and culture generalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

generalist

noun

gen·​er·​al·​ist ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst 

: a person whose skills or interests extend to several different fields

Medical Definition

generalist

noun

gen·​er·​al·​ist ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst 

: an individual whose skills or interests extend to several different medical fields

especially : general practitioner