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

This bidirectional openness generates what psychologists call mutual attunement, a dynamic where both partners feel seen, supported and psychologically safe. —Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

The Times asked psychologists to share tips for nurturing new friendships, with a focus on social skills. —Seraphina Seow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025

Evelyn Chenier is a PhD psychologist and licensed counselor. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025

The club did not bring in psychologists in an attempt to lift spirits, though sources in the dressing room assure The Athletic that each player has access to his own psychologist or personal coach if required. —Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025

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