ethicist

noun

eth·​i·​cist ˈe-thə-sist How to pronounce ethicist (audio)
: a specialist in ethics

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Innovation can come from not just programmers but also ethicists, policymakers and AI users. Dipesh Navsaria, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 Scientists and ethicists say the paper may not have been seen as credible or earned its acclaim had the extent of BP’s involvement been fully disclosed. Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026 Rachel Fabi is a public health ethicist at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities. Rachel E. Fabi, STAT, 23 June 2026 An independent ethicist assessed the ethical review process, Egli says. Laura Dattaro, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethicist

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circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ethicist was circa 1890

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“Ethicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethicist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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ethicist

noun
eth·​i·​cist ˈeth-ə-səst How to pronounce ethicist (audio)
: one who specializes in or is very concerned about ethics
now ethicists must confront the unsettling question of whether to set limits on scientific inquiryRicardo Sookdeo
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