researcher

Word parts

research + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈsɜːt͡ʃɚ// or /ˈriː.sɜːt͡ʃɚ//
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈri.sɚt͡ʃɚ// or /riˈsɝt͡ʃɚ//

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Noun

Singular researcher

Plural researchers

1. (countable) A researcher is somebody who does research.
   • Synonym: scientist

   Researchers at the University of Toronto have found a new kind of virus.

Related words

• research