Meaning & use
theorist
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a person who develops or specializes in theories about a particular subject.
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The conference brought together theorists and practitioners from across the field of economics.
As a political theorist, she focused on the origins of democratic institutions.
A note on using this word
Often implies someone who works with abstract ideas rather than practical application, sometimes contrasted with a 'practitioner' in the same field.
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