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psy·chol·o·gist | \ sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 
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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
nounEnglish 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
nounpsy·chol·o·gist | \ sī-ˈkä-lə-jəst \
Kids Definition of psychologist
: a person specializing in psychology
psychologist
nounpsy·chol·o·gist | \ sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst \
\Medical Definition of psychologist
: a specialist in psychology especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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The first known use of psychologist was in 1871
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