IPA: //ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪst//
KK: /ˈmɛθədəˌlɪst/
A person who specializes in the study of methods, especially in research or academic contexts.
The methodologist developed a new approach to data analysis.
Methodologist → It is formed from "method" (from Greek "methodos", meaning a way or pursuit) and "-ologist" (from Greek "-logia", meaning the study of). A methodologist is someone who studies or specializes in methods or systematic approaches.
Think of someone who studies a 'way' or 'approach' ('method') and is an expert in that area ('-ologist'). This helps you remember that a methodologist is an expert in methods.