psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 

plural psychologists

: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology

Examples of psychologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, a strong future parent focuses on what’s best for others, not just what’s most convenient for them, adds Caitlin Slavens, MC, a psychologist, parenting expert, and co-founder of MamaPsychologists. —Michelle Felder, Lcsw, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025

Goldberg will play the psychologist who is a therapist to the tech titans of Silicon Valley. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025

Experts like social psychologist Johnathan Haidt blame technology, saying phones have replaced our in-person connections to the detriment of our happiness. —Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025

Details of what's in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas Their father, Eyad Aby Ghaly, 53, a psychologist, lost his job when the war began. —Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing psychologist

• clinical psychologist

Kids Definition

psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist

sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst

: a specialist in psychology

Medical Definition

psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst 

: a specialist in psychology

especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance