How Do You Spell OLIGIST?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒlɪd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA)

The word "oligist" refers to a specialist in the study of minerals. The correct spelling of this word is "oligist" /ˈɒlɪdʒɪst/. The first syllable "olig" is pronounced as /ˈɒlɪɡ/, and its stress falls on the first syllable. The second syllable "ist" is pronounced as /ɪst/. It is important to note that sometimes this word is mistakenly spelled as "oologist" which refers to a specialist in the study of birds' eggs, but the pronunciation is different.

OLIGIST Meaning and Definition

1. • Specular iron ore.

   • A term applied to specular iron ore-so called because less rich in metal than magnetite.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OLIGIST

• oigist

Etymology of OLIGIST

The word "oligist" is derived from the Greek term "oligistes", which means "a person belonging to an oligarchy". The prefix "olig-" comes from the Greek word "oligos", meaning "few" or "scarce", while the suffix "-ist" denotes a person who practices or supports a particular ideology or profession. Therefore, an "oligist" refers to someone who embraces or is associated with an oligarchy, a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small, privileged elite.

Plural form of OLIGIST is OLIGISTS