specialist

spe·cial·ist

noun \ˈspe-sh(ə-)list\

Definition of SPECIALIST

1

: one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or branch of learning

2

: an enlisted rank in the United States Army corresponding to the grade of corporal; also : any of several former enlisted ranks corresponding to the grades of sergeant through sergeant major

3

: an organism (as a bird) specialized especially in food or habitat

— specialist or spe·cial·is·tic \ˌspe-shə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

Examples of SPECIALIST

1. She consulted a marketing specialist when she decided to go into business.
2. He saw a specialist for his foot problem.

First Known Use of SPECIALIST

1855