researchist

noun

re·​search·​ist ri-ˈsər-chist How to pronounce researchist (audio)
ˈrē-ˌsər-
: one engaged in research

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of researchist was in 1901

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“Researchist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/researchist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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