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Added 9 October 2026

specialist

/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about specialist at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Specialised, involving detailed knowledge of a restricted topic.

noun

Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
A player on a team who primarily employs one particular skill or takes one particular role.
A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.

Origin

Borrowed from French spécialiste, equivalent to special + -ist.

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