theorist

/ˈθɪrɪst/
noun
  1. A person who develops or studies ideas and explanations about how something works, especially in science, philosophy, or art.
    • The theorist proposed a new model for understanding climate change.
    • As a music theorist, she explains why certain chords sound good together.
    • The political theorist wrote a book about democracy.
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