psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkä-lə-jist How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology

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The psychologist who examined Aguilar asked social workers at Federal Medical Center Carswell, the prison where Aguilar has been incarcerated, to put together a conditional release plan. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Professional psychologists have cautioned the public against using unlicensed AI chatbots as therapists. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 These include psychologists, rehab therapists, social workers, prison chaplains and others, many of whom are employed by CDCR or the Department of State Hospitals. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Organized by American psychologist Philip Zimbardo, the experiment involved a mock prison set up in the basement of a Stanford University building. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychologist

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychologist was in 1871

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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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psychologist

noun
psy·​chol·​o·​gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology

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psychologist

noun
psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce psychologist (audio)
: a specialist in psychology
especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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