"theoretical physicist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theoretical physicists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} theoretical physicist (plural theoretical physicists)
  1. (physics, profession) A scientist who studies theoretical physics; using math and other abstract analysis rather than practical experimentation. Wikipedia link: List_of_theoretical_physicists Categories (topical): Physics, Scientists

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