theorist

noun
UK: /ˈθɪərɪst/
US: /ˈθiːərɪst/

  1. Someone who develops theories about a particular subject.

    1. The theorist explained his ideas about economics to the class.
    2. A leading theorist in the field of astrophysics presented a new model of the universe.

  2. A person who spends time thinking or writing about a subject, but not testing theories practically.

    1. He is a political theorist who writes extensively about democracy.
    2. She was dismissed as a mere theorist with no practical experience in management.

Synonyms

intellectual academic scholar speculator

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theorist" in English means: Someone who develops theories about a particular subject., A person who spends time thinking or writing about a subject, but not testing theories practically..

The phonetic transcription of "theorist" is /ˈθɪərɪst/ in British English and /ˈθiːərɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theorist": intellectual, academic, scholar, speculator.

Example usage of "theorist": "The theorist explained his ideas about economics to the class.". More examples on the page.