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Definition of epidemiologist

epidemiologist

/ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
ep · i · de · mi · ol · o · gist
Adverb:epidemiologically
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Plural:epidemiologists
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Adjective:epidemiological
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epidemiologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist or medical professional who studies the incidence, distribution, patterns, and control of diseases and other health-related factors within populations.

Example

"The lead epidemiologist analyzed regional hospital data to trace the origin of the viral outbreak."

• Rhymes for epidemiologist

• Nearby Words

epicenter
epicurus
epidemic
epidemiologist
epidemiology
epidendrum
epidermis

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'epidemiology' and the suffix '-ist', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'epidēmios' (meaning 'among the people', from 'epi-' meaning 'upon' and 'dēmos' meaning 'people') combined with '-logia' ('study of').

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