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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Confronting triggers is one of the only methods psychologists have to effectively deal with PTSD. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 These authors, alongside psychologists, activists and public health experts, are reframing the narrative around masculinity and emphasizing the need for emotional literacy and awareness. Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025 After the prosecution questioned an expert witness, the forensic psychologist Dawn Hughes, on the complexities of domestic abusers—namely, why women stay with abusers—there was lunch. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025 The psychologist later filed a civil complaint against the guard and the Spurs, which was ultimately settled. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for psychologist

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 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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