Suffix: -ist

artist

a person who uses imagination, skill, and effort to create works such as paintings, sculptures, and illustrations

finalist

a person who makes it to the last round of a competition

journalist

a person who writes for newspapers or magazines, or prepares to be broadcast on radio and television; a writer

naturalist

a person who loves nature and tries to protect it; a person who has specialized knowledge of animals, plants, or nature

optimist

a person who sees the "bright" side of things; a positive person

pessimist

a person who sees the "bad" side of things; a negative person

meteorologist

a person who studies the atmosphere including the weather and climate; a person who forecasts the weather

nutritionist

an expert in health and food; a person whose job is to give advice on how food affects your health

biologist

a person who studies things that are alive such as plants and animals

specialist

a person who is highly trained in one area; an expert

dentist

a person who takes care of teeth; a doctor who is trained in dental care

pianist

a musician who plays piano

otorhinolaryngologist

a doctor who specializes in in the diseases of the ears, nose, and throat

podiatrist

a doctor who specializes in the diseases and conditions of the feet

agronomist

a scientist who studies the soil

optometrist

a person who specializes in prescribing lenses that correct vision problems