Cosmologist
(noun)
A scientist who studies the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe.
Origin:
From the greek word "cosmos" meaning "world" and the word "logos" meaning "study".
Examples:
- The cosmologist proposed a new theory about the formation of galaxies.
- Cosmologist Stephen Hawking made significant contributions to our understanding of black holes.
- The cosmologist used data from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe to study the cosmic microwave background radiation.
- Many cosmologists believe that the universe began with a singularity known as the Big Bang.
- The cosmologist's research focused on the distribution of dark matter in the universe.