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psychologista person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically

Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/

Example Sentences

  • My friend became a psychologist because she wanted to understand why people put pineapple on pizza.
  • The psychologist's waiting room was full of people pretending to read magazines while secretly analyzing each other.
  • She works as a psychologist at the university counseling center.

psychologist

NOUN

[/saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/]

a person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically

The psychologist listens carefully as her client opens up about childhood memories.
💡 Concept

The psychologist listens carefully as her client opens up about childhood memories.

A psychologist meets an economist and biologist!
🎵 Rhyme

A psychologist meets an economist and biologist!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootpsycho
Suffix--logist

🎵Rhyme

economistbiologistsociologist
economist
biologist
sociologist

🔗Collocations

clinical psychologist
consult a psychologist
educational psychologist
child psychologist
forensic psychologist
sports psychologist

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My friend became a psychologist because she wanted to understand why people put pineapple on pizza.

😄 Fun example

The psychologist's waiting room was full of people pretending to read magazines while secretly analyzing each other.

She works as a psychologist at the university counseling center.

The psychologist recommended cognitive behavioral therapy for his anxiety.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

therapistcounseloranalystshrink

Antonyms

patientclient

Related

psychologypsychiatristtherapycounselingmental health

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