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

Examples of psychologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to a prohibition against crew mingling with scientists, the voyage now has a psychologist and psychiatrist on board and the ship’s bar closes as early as 9:30 pm. David Kushner, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024 Early on, Walton cites a study from two psychologists that looked at the experiences of 1,500 retirees and 400 people of the same age who were still working. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 An organizational psychologist explains how there is wisdom in unlearning and rethinking our beliefs. 10 THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (Penguin, $19). Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024 The average psychologist, according to Indeed.com, earns a salary of $105,590 per year. 4. Goldie Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 Talk to a Therapist A mental healthcare provider, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist, can help diagnose and treat social anxiety. Anthea Levi, Health, 24 Mar. 2024 Ricky Martin said his father, a psychologist, was one of the people who encouraged him to come out publicly as gay. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2024 Lincoln essentially was an amateur psychiatrist or amateur psychologist. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 One 2006 study by Princeton University psychologists found that stocks with tickers that are easier to pronounce tend to perform better in the first few days of trading. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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