B2nounformalacademicphilosophy
US/ˈθiː.ər.ɪst/
UK/ˈθiː.ə.rɪst/
a person who develops ideas to explain something, especially in a subject such as science or politics
In context
Some learning theorists believe that mistakes help us remember.
The essay compares the views of two political theorists.
He is a great theorist but has little practical experience.
Words that go with theorist
adjective + noun
- political theoristThe political theorist wrote about freedom and power.
- social theoristSocial theorists study how communities change.
- leading theoristShe is a leading theorist in child development.
noun + noun
- conspiracy theoristA conspiracy theorist claimed the moon landing was fake.
- management theoristThe book quotes a famous management theorist.