chem ‧ ist S3 /ˈkeməst, ˈkemɪst/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ chemical , ↑ chemist , ↑ chemistry ; adverb : ↑ chemically ; adjective : ↑ chemical ]
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: chimiste , from Modern Latin chimista , from Medieval Latin alchimista 'alchemist' , from alchymia ; ⇨ ↑ alchemy ]
1 . a scientist who has special knowledge and training in chemistry
2 . British English someone trained to prepare drugs and medicines, who works in a shop SYN pharmacist American English
3 . British English a shop where you can buy medicines, beauty products etc SYN pharmacy , drugstore American English