Also means
scientist
Usage Note
Forscher is a broad term for anyone engaged in systematic inquiry, from university academics to industrial R&D workers. Compounds like Klimaforscher or Hirnforscher narrow the field; contrasts with Wissenschaftler (more formal).
Examples
"Die Forscher veröffentlichten ihre Ergebnisse in einer Fachzeitschrift."
Natural Translation
The researchers published their results in a specialist journal.
Literal Translation
The researchers published their results in a specialist-journal.
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