ethicist
|eth-i-cist|
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/ˈɛθɪsɪst/
ethics expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethicist' originates from the Greek word 'ēthikós', which means 'pertaining to character'.
Historical Evolution
'ēthikós' transformed into the Latin word 'ethicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'ethicist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to character', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a scholar of ethics'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who specializes in or is a scholar of ethics.
The ethicist was consulted to provide guidance on the moral implications of the new policy.
Synonyms
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