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Meaning of psychologist: A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.

Definition of psychologist

A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.

How psychologist is built

psycho logist psychologist
  • psych/o Combining form · Greek mind
  • -logist Suffix · Greek specialist in a field of study

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Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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