numerist

/njuːmərɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

One who is enthusiastic about or has a great interest in numbers and mathematics.

“The numerist was fascinated by the intricate patterns of prime numbers.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for the use of numbers or mathematical analysis in some field or activity.

“The numerist argued that the use of statistics was essential in decision-making.”

Synonyms

  • mathemagician
  • numerophile
  • statist

Antonyms

  • mathemaphobe
  • numerophobe