🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

科学者

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kagakusha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Scientist/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"科学者は新しい理論を発表しました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is engaged in scientific research or experimentation.

    "The scientist presented her findings at the international conference."
  2. 2

    An expert in a specific field of science.

    "He is a renowned climate scientist known for his work on global warming."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'scientist' was coined in the early 19th century by William Whewell, derived from the Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'. It evolved to describe individuals who engage in systematic study and experimentation in various fields of science.

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