Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of scientist
"The scientists gathered in the lab to review the latest data from their experiments."
In plain English: Scientists are people who study how the world works by doing experiments and looking for answers to questions.
"Scientists spent years studying the effects of climate change on our local forests."
Derived from Latin scire (to know) via French, the term originally described those who possess knowledge or learning. It was later applied in the 19th century to individuals engaged in systematic study of the physical and natural world.