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gentleman scientist

gentleman scientist noun: a financially independent male scientist who pursues scientific study as a hobby.

Noun

gentleman scientist (plural gentleman scientists or gentlemen scientists)

  1. (historical) A financially independent male scientist who pursues scientific study as a hobby.

Forms of gentleman scientist

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Questions about gentleman scientist

What does gentleman scientist mean?
Gentleman scientist means a financially independent male scientist who pursues scientific study as a hobby.
What part of speech is gentleman scientist?
Gentleman scientist is a noun.
What is the plural of gentleman scientist?
The plural of gentleman scientist is gentleman scientists.

Words near gentleman scientist in the dictionary

  1. Gentleman Jims
  2. gentleman of leisure
  3. gentleman of the back door
  4. gentleman ranker
  5. gentleman rankers
  6. gentleman scientist
  7. gentleman scientists
  8. gentleman usher
  9. Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod
  10. gentleman ushers
  11. gentleman's agreement

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