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SPECIALIST Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word specialist. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word specialist. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SPECIALIST

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adept
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

competent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

experienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

knowledgeable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

• alert and fully informed

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

professional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

• of or relating to or suitable as a profession

• characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

• of or relating to a profession

noun

• a person engaged in one of the learned professions

• an athlete who plays for pay

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

adjective satellite

• engaged in by members of a profession

seasoned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aged or processed

adjective satellite

• rendered competent through trial and experience

skilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing or requiring special skill

trained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

virtuoso
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry

adjective satellite

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

aficionado
nounn
noun

• a fan of bull fighting

• a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer

connoisseur
nounn
noun

• an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

enthusiast
nounn
noun

• an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

• a person having a strong liking for something

specialiser
nounn
noun

• an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

specializer
nounn
noun

• an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

medical specialist
nounn
noun

• practices one branch of medicine

Best Hypernyms For SPECIALIST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for specialist, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
expert authority consultant doc doctor medico physician practitioner professional technician
Abbreviations (2)
dr.md

Alternatives for ADEPT

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