generalist

• Nom désignant une personne, en particulier un scientifique moderne, qui acquiert des connaissances plus que superficielles dans un large éventail d'intérêts ou de domaines divers.

A noun referring to a person, especially a modern scholar, who acquires more than superficial knowledge across a wide range of different interests or fields.

1. Broad knowledge expertB2formal

   A person, often a modern scholar, who possesses substantial knowledge across a wide range of subjects rather than deep expertise in a single one.

   Généraliste (expert aux connaissances étendues)

   • She is a true generalist, able to discuss history, science, and art with equal fluency.
   • The university values generalists who can integrate ideas from different disciplines.
   • A generalist in the digital age must stay curious and learn continuously.
   • He built a career as a generalist consultant, helping companies with diverse challenges.

   Synonymesall-rounderjack of all tradespolymath

   Antonymesexpertspecialist

2. Ecological generalistC1formalscientific

   An organism that can survive and thrive in a variety of environmental conditions and consume a wide range of food sources.

   Généraliste (écologie)

   • Raccoons are classic generalists, living in forests, cities, and wetlands.
   • Generalist species often dominate disturbed habitats.
   • The cockroach is a generalist that can adapt to almost any environment.
   • In ecology, generalists have an advantage when conditions change frequently.

   Antonymesspecialist

3. Business generalistB2formalbusiness

   A professional with a broad set of skills and knowledge covering multiple areas of business, such as HR, marketing, and operations.

   généraliste en gestion

   • The HR generalist handles everything from recruitment to employee relations.
   • Small companies often prefer generalists who can wear many hats.
   • She started as a generalist manager and later specialized in finance.
   • A business generalist can see the big picture better than a narrow specialist.

   Synonymesall-rounderjack of all trades

   Antonymesspecialist