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Biblicist |
a specialist in Bible studies. [1/2 definitions] |
cryptanalyst |
a specialist in decoding secret messages, esp. those employing ciphers and codes. |
dental hygienist |
a licensed specialist in preventive dental care, whose practice includes cleaning and x-rays, and who often works in a dentist's office. |
diplomate |
a person who holds a diploma, esp. a physician or engineer certified as a specialist by a board of respected professionals. |
eugenicist |
an advocate of, or specialist in, eugenics. |
linguist |
a specialist in the scientific study of language. [1/2 definitions] |
nonspecialist |
combined form of specialist. |
numismatist |
a devotee of or specialist in numismatics. |
rhetorician |
a specialist in or teacher of rhetoric. |
Romanist |
a specialist in Roman law, culture, institutions, or antiquities. |
subspecialist |
combined form of specialist. |
superspecialist |
combined form of specialist. |
ulema |
a body of Muslim scholars with specialist knowledge of Islam and Islamic law. |
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