phrenologist
/frɪˈnɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- A person who studies or practices phrenology, the interpretation of character and mental traits from the shape of the skull.
- The phrenologist examined the bumps on his head and declared he had a strong sense of humor.
- In the 19th century, many people visited a phrenologist for career advice.
- The phrenologist's office was filled with plaster casts of famous skulls.
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