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cosmologist

/kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪst/
cos · mol · o · gist
Adverb:cosmologically
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Plural:cosmologists
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Adjective:cosmological
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cosmologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist or philosopher who studies the origin, evolution, large-scale structure, and eventual fate of the universe.

Example

"The cosmologist analyzed cosmic microwave background radiation to better understand the early expansion of the universe."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'cosmologist' (a scientist who studies the origin and structure of the universe) with 'cosmetologist' (a specialist in beauty treatments, hair, and skincare).

• Rhymes for cosmologist

• Nearby Words

cosmic
cosmically
cosmo
cosmologist
cosmology
cosmonaut
cosmopolitan

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'cosmology' plus the agent suffix '-ist', from New Latin 'cosmologia', combining Ancient Greek 'kosmos' (order, world, universe) and '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cosmologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cosmologist
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