Generalists

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəˌlɪsts/ noun (plural)

Definition

Multiple people who have broad knowledge and competence across many different fields rather than specializing in one.

Etymology

Plural of generalist, formed by adding -s. From general plus -ist.

Kelly Says

Tech billionaires like Elon Musk are celebrated as generalists managing companies across rockets, cars, and payment systems, but this model is controversial—are they brilliant polymaths or is it absurdly stretched too thin? The word choice itself signals how we value broad thinking!

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