noun

generalist

Generalist (noun) means a person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.

noun

A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.

A general practitioner.

Species which can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions. A eurytopic species.

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Rhymes for generalist

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What is the meaning of generalist?

"generalist" (noun) means a person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.

What are the different meanings of generalist?

"generalist" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields; 2. A general practitioner; 3. Species which can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions. A eurytopic species.