Definition

A person who studies and predicts future trends and developments in various fields such as technology, society, and the environment.

Example

The futurologist presented his predictions about the future of artificial intelligence at the conference.

Conversation

Have you ever met a futurologist?

No, I haven't! What do they even do?

They study trends and try to predict the future.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Futurologist → It is formed from "future" (from Latin *futurus*, meaning about to be or forthcoming) and "-logist" (from Greek *logistēs*, meaning one who studies or specializes in). The word refers to a person who studies or specializes in the future and its possibilities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies what is 'about to be' ('future') and is an expert ('-logist') in that area. This helps you remember that a futurologist is someone who specializes in understanding future trends.

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