psychologist

[ sahy-kol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a specialist in psychology.
2. Philosophy. an adherent to or advocate of psychologism.

adjective

1. Also psy·cholo·gistic. of or relating to psychologism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychologist¹

First recorded in 1720–30; psycholog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

It added that clinical psychologist Dr Dale Thomas worked with the two national teams and the Welsh Rugby Players Association.

From BBC

Andrew started reading and listening to podcasts about autism and decided to take the online questionnaire designed by psychologist Prof Simon Baron-Cohen.

From BBC

But according to Carolyn Mair, a behavioral psychologist who created the University of Arts London’s Psychology of Fashion department, the tech billionaires are “choosing not to adhere to the sartorial codes of old-money elites, who tend to favor refined, understated luxury.”

From Salon

Dion Terrelonge, a fashion psychologist based in London, spoke about the “interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships” we have with our clothing.

From Salon

“They appear awkward, even though they're trying to show that they’re dressing just like you,” Dawnn Karen, a fashion psychologist and the author of “Dress Your Best Life,” told Salon.

From Salon

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