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generalist

[/ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/]
nounpl: generalists
generalista
1. A person who has knowledge or skill in many different areas or fields, rather than specializing in one
As a generalist, she could work across multiple departments in the company.
Como generalista, ela podia trabalhar em vários departamentos da empresa.
2. A medical doctor who provides general healthcare rather than specializing in a particular medical field
You should first see a generalist before visiting a specialist.
Você deve primeiro consultar um generalista antes de ir a um especialista.
Synonyms
jack-of-all-tradesversatile personall-roundergeneral practitioner
Antonyms
specialistexpertniche professional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
generalista
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
generalista
Standard usage in business context
Portugal
generalista
Used for general practitioners in healthcare; médico generalista

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack of all trades, master of none
a foot in many camps
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