meister

Definition

A person of great skill or authority in a particular field

Etymology

From German Meister (“master, highly skilled tradesman; champion”), from Old High German meistar, from Latin magister, whence also English master, mister, magister, and maestro, making all these words doublets of each other.

Example Sentences

• "The designated leaders so far include superstars like Harold Varmus, a Nobel laureate, and Eric Lander, genome meister."