protiston

/ˈprɒtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

any member of a large group of eukaryotic microorganisms, including protozoa, algae, and fungi, that do not fit into the categories of animal, plant, or fungus

“The protist is a single-celled organism found in freshwater lakes.”

Synonyms

  • microorganism
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • macroorganism
  • multicellular organism