Generalist
(noun)
- A person who has a broad range of knowledge or skills in many different areas.
- A person who has a broad range of knowledge and skills in many areas, rather than being an expert in one specific field.
Origin:
The word "generalist" comes from the word "general" which means "relating to a wide range of subjects or activities". it was first used in the 19th century.
Examples:
- She was a generalist who could do many different things.
- He was a generalist who had a broad range of interests.
- The company was looking for a generalist who could handle multiple tasks.
- The school encouraged students to be generalists and take a variety of classes.
- The consultant was a generalist who could provide a wide range of services.