C1 noun Neutral

theorist

/ˈθɪərɪst/

A person who develops, studies, or applies ideas and principles about a particular subject, often in an abstract or scientific way. It refers to an individual who focuses on the 'why' and 'how' behind phenomena rather than the practical application.

Beispiele

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1

My brother is a bit of a music theorist who spends hours analyzing chord progressions.

My brother is someone who studies the underlying rules of music and spends a lot of time analyzing how chords work together.

2

The keynote speaker is a renowned political theorist from Oxford University.

The main speaker is a famous expert who studies the philosophy and principles of politics at Oxford University.

3

Don't be such a theorist; sometimes you just have to try things to see if they work.

Don't be someone who only thinks about abstract ideas; sometimes you need to take action to see if things work.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
theory
Verb
theorize
Adverb
theoretically
Adjektiv
theoretical
Verwandt
theorem
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Merkhilfe

Remember: Theory + ist. The suffix '-ist' usually denotes a person (like artist or scientist). A theorist is a person who lives in the world of theories.

Schnelles Quiz

The renowned ______ argued that economic systems are naturally self-correcting.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: theorist

Beispiele

1

My brother is a bit of a music theorist who spends hours analyzing chord progressions.

everyday

My brother is someone who studies the underlying rules of music and spends a lot of time analyzing how chords work together.

2

The keynote speaker is a renowned political theorist from Oxford University.

formal

The main speaker is a famous expert who studies the philosophy and principles of politics at Oxford University.

3

Don't be such a theorist; sometimes you just have to try things to see if they work.

informal

Don't be someone who only thinks about abstract ideas; sometimes you need to take action to see if things work.

4

The literary theorist argued that the author's intent is secondary to the reader's interpretation.

academic

The academic who studies the principles of literature claimed that what the author meant is less important than how the reader understands it.

5

As a management theorist, he helped the company restructure its hierarchy based on behavioral science.

business

In his role as an expert in business organizational principles, he helped the company change its structure using science about human behavior.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
theory
Verb
theorize
Adverb
theoretically
Adjektiv
theoretical
Verwandt
theorem

Häufige Kollokationen

conspiracy theorist a person who believes in secret plots by powerful groups
leading theorist a top-tier or very influential expert in a field
social theorist someone who studies the underlying principles of society
educational theorist a person who develops methods and philosophies for teaching
legal theorist an expert who studies the philosophy and principles of law

Häufige Phrasen

armchair theorist

someone who offers theories without having practical experience

critical theorist

a person who examines society and culture to reveal power structures

theorist-in-residence

an academic expert invited to work within an institution for a period

Wird oft verwechselt mit

theorist vs theoretician

Theoretician is often used in hard sciences (like physics) to denote technical expertise in theory, while theorist is more common in humanities and general contexts.

theorist vs theory

Theory is the abstract idea itself; a theorist is the person who creates or studies that idea.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'theorist' is neutral in academic settings but can sometimes imply that a person is 'out of touch' with reality or lacks practical skills in casual conversation.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'theoretical' when they mean the person (theorist). Another mistake is using 'theorizer,' which is a valid word but much less common than 'theorist'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember: Theory + ist. The suffix '-ist' usually denotes a person (like artist or scientist). A theorist is a person who lives in the world of theories.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'theōros', meaning 'spectator' or 'beholder', indicating someone who observes and contemplates.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Often modified by a field of study (e.g., 'string theorist') Plural: theorists
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern digital culture, the term is most frequently encountered in the compound 'conspiracy theorist,' which often carries a negative social stigma.

Schnelles Quiz

The renowned ______ argued that economic systems are naturally self-correcting.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: theorist

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