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Specialist etymology

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English word specialist comes from French spécialiste (Specialist.)

Detailed word origin of specialist

Dictionary entry Language Definition
spécialiste French (fr) Specialist.
specialist English (en) (British) Specialised. (US, military) Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.. (medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.. An organism that is specialized for a particular environment.. Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.