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A person who studies nature or the universe; an expert in such areas of knowledge as chemistry, biology, physiology.

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  • The scientist is a lover of truth for the very love of truth itself, wherever it may lead.
  • Less weight, in fact, because our scientist is an "expert" and therefore, an "elitist."
  • Can anybody tell me why so many students think the plural of "scientist" is "scientist"?
  • It looks to be a series where the 'scientist' is a good guy, so we'll see how this turns out.
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