Meaning of the word generalist in English

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generalist

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.ɪst/

Noun

1.

someone who has a range of skills and knowledge:

Example:
We need our managers to be generalists - people who understand the pressures of running a business.

Adjective

1.

offering a range of products or services:

Example:
Most people ignore the benefits of widely spread generalist investment trusts.
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