noun
theorist
THEER-rihst
noun
1
A person who develops theories, especially in science, mathematics or the arts.
"The conference brought together theorists and practitioners alike."
"He is a well-known political theorist."
How to Use Theorist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose work is building or proposing theories, rather than doing hands-on practical work.
Common pairings
political theorist
a leading theorist
Word Forms
theorists plural
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Etymology
From theory plus the agent suffix -ist.