SINCE 1828
psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
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plural psychologists
Definition of psychologist
: 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
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psychologist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of psychologist
: a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior : a specialist in psychology
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
| \ sī-ˈkä-lə-jəst\
Kids Definition of psychologist
: a person specializing in psychology
psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
| \ sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
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Medical Definition of psychologist
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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