generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-rə-list 
ˈje-nə-
: one whose skills, interests, or habits are varied or unspecialized
Examples of generalist in a Sentence
The staff includes both generalists and specialists.
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But in business, product managers, strategists, founders and transformation leaders are increasingly generalists by necessity.
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Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old people and culture generalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Josh King, a 24-year-old airport pianist from Matthews, North Carolina.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
What works with a small team of generalists often breaks down as the organization grows.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old people and culture generalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Josh King, a 24-year-old airport pianist from Matthews, North Carolina.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
What works with a small team of generalists often breaks down as the organization grows.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Generalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalist. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person whose skills or interests extend to several different fields
Medical Definition
generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: an individual whose skills or interests extend to several different medical fields
especially
: general practitioner
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