ethicist

noun

eth·i·cist ˈe-thə-sist

: a specialist in ethics

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There’s no doubt that both of Wednesday’s reports will be required reading for AI engineers, ethicists, sci-fi writers, and others for decades to come. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Medical ethicists say research oversight has become overly beholden to industry priorities. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 According to the FT‘s sources, Bakalar was the only remaining dedicated ethicist at the company. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026 In February 1976, 11 commissioners — theologians, physicians, ethicists, lawyers, scientists and civic leaders — examined this question and other ethical quandaries during a four-day retreat in Howard County. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethicist

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circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ethicist was circa 1890

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ethicist

noun

eth·i·cist ˈeth-ə-səst

: one who specializes in or is very concerned about ethics

now ethicists must confront the unsettling question of whether to set limits on scientific inquiry—Ricardo Sookdeo

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