psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 

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

Romvari films Sasha’s efforts by combining authentic documentary elements—the adult Sasha’s interviews with real-life psychologists and social workers—and scenes featuring dramatic monologues of a rare poetic sublimity. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026

It can be associated with both constant repetitive work or constantly doing high-level tasks, Jessica Watrous, a licensed psychologist and the chief clinical officer of mental health care platform Modern Health, told Fortune. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026

Covarrubias is an educational psychologist and lives in Bonita. —Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

Aldis Hodge takes on one of modern detective fiction’s longest-running characters, following in the footsteps of Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry to play James Patterson’s star forensic psychologist, Alex Cross. —Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing psychologist

• clinical psychologist

Rhymes for psychologist

• apologist
• biologist
• ecologist
• ethnologist
• geologist
• hydrologist
• neurologist
• oncologist
• pathologist
• philologist
• technologist
• urologist

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 

: a specialist in psychology

especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance