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SPECIALIST Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word specialist. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SPECIALIST

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generalist
nounn
noun

• a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests

amateur
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

• an athlete who does not play for pay

adjective satellite

• engaged in as a pastime

• lacking professional skill or expertise

beginner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• a person who founds or establishes some institution

dabbler
nounn
noun

• an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

• any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling

dilettante
nounn
noun

• an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

adjective satellite

• showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

layperson
nounn
noun

• someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

novice
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

• someone new to a field or activity

nonexpert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A person who is not an expert.

Alternatives for GENERALIST

Alternatives for AMATEUR

Alternatives for BEGINNER

Alternatives for DABBLER

Alternatives for DILETTANTE

Alternatives for LAYPERSON

Alternatives for NOVICE

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