noun
mathematician
math-muh-TIHSH-uhn
noun
1
A person who studies or works professionally in mathematics.
"The university hired a leading mathematician to head the research group."
How to Use Mathematician
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn expert in mathematics.
Word Forms
mathematicians plural
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Etymology
From Middle French mathematicien, ultimately from Greek mathēmatikós, "fond of learning."