generalist
UK/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.lɪst/
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Australia/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɪst/
generalist noun: a person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.
Noun
generalist (plural generalists)
- A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.
- Synonyms:
- nonspecialist
- A general practitioner.
- Species which can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions. A eurytopic species.
generalist meaning in Urdu
generalist in Urdu
- ہرفن مولا, ماہر عمومی
Synonyms of generalist
Antonyms
Forms of generalist
| plural | generalists |
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Origin of generalist
From general + -ist.
Words formed from generalist
Questions about generalist
- What does generalist mean?
- Generalist means a person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.
- What is generalist in Urdu?
- Generalist in Urdu is ہرفن مولا, ماہر عمومی. See Generalist meaning in Urdu.
- What part of speech is generalist?
- Generalist is a noun.
- How do you pronounce generalist?
- Generalist is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.lɪst/ (UK).
- What is the plural of generalist?
- The plural of generalist is generalists.
Words near generalist in the dictionary
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