generalist

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.lɪst/

UK: /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.lɪst/

D͡ƷƐN · (ə · )ɹə · lɪst (4 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.

Etymology

From general + -ist.