psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkä-lə-jist How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
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

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In this century, at least to a behavioral psychologist such as the late Daniel Kahneman, even the question of free will seems unsettled. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025 Their backroom staff is generally considered to have included a team supervisor, a fitness coach, a doctor, a dentist and a psychologist. Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Newsweek spoke to Allie, 32, along with a child psychologist to better understand the adorable phenomenon. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025 This unfortunate response is the result of what social psychologists refer to as emotional contagion. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for psychologist

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychologist was in 1871

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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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 How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
: a specialist in psychology
especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance

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