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

The mistake tested the work Howard has done with a sports psychologist over the past couple of years. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Child psychologists and therapists are available to help your child build a healthier relationship with food. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 July 2026

But the skating and skills drills, as well as meeting with nutritionists and sports psychologists, provide tutelage beyond the ice that should lead to success as their careers progress. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Mark Travers, PhD, is a psychologist who specializes in relationships. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026

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