noun.
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
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noun.
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
Word Usage
"Less weight, in fact, because our scientist is an "expert" and therefore, an "elitist.""