noun
nutritionist
nyoo-TRIHSH-uh-nihst
Nutritionist (noun) means a professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment. Example: “The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients.”
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A professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment.
"The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients."
"She saw a nutritionist to help manage her weight safely."
How to use nutritionist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is giving advice about food and healthy eating.
Common mistake
A nutritionist is not automatically the same as a registered dietitian — the two titles have different legal and training requirements in some countries.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nutritionists
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Etymology
From nutrition plus -ist, "a person who".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nutritionist
Zionist
arsonist
antagonist
cartoonist
saxophonist
protagonist
illusionist
tobacconist
abolitionist
receptionist
exhibitionist
perfectionist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nutritionist” mean?
The word “nutritionist” means a professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment. In plain terms, someone whose job is giving advice about food and healthy eating.
How do you pronounce “nutritionist”?
“Nutritionist” is pronounced nyoo-TRIHSH-uh-nihst (/njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ənɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “nutritionist” in a sentence?
Here is “nutritionist” used in a sentence: “The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients.”
What part of speech is “nutritionist”?
“Nutritionist” is a noun.
