Synonyms for

Specialists

Verb / ˈspeʃʌlʌsts / / ˈspeʃʌlɪsts / Another word for specialists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Specialists are people who have a lot of knowledge and skill in one particular area.

Synonyms & similar words

specialiser specialist generalist medicalspecialist specializer experts professionals authorities gurus adepts masters virtuosos connoisseurs savants scholars technicians practitioners consultants advisers counselors therapists healers doctors surgeons nurses

Synonyms by register

Formal

experts authorities professionals adepts

Informal

pros gurus whizzes hotshots

Literary

virtuosos masters

Antonyms

generalists novices beginners amateurs laypeople outsiders

Common collocations

  • medical specialists
  • leading specialists
  • consulting specialists
  • specialists in
  • specialists recommend
  • specialists agree
  • renowned specialists

Word family

noun specialist
verb specialize
adjective special
adverb specially

Usage note

While 'specialist' often refers to a medical doctor with advanced training, it can also refer to anyone with a high degree of knowledge or skill in a particular field. Avoid using it for someone who is merely interested in a subject.

Example sentences

  1. The math specialist helped me understand fractions better.
  2. The car specialist fixed my engine.
  3. The art specialist taught me how to paint.
  4. The language specialist translated the document.
  5. The computer specialist fixed my laptop.

Quotes

  • The specialist is too commonly a man who knows more and more about less and less.
  • A specialist is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing.
  • The specialist is a man who knows more and more about less and less.

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