-IST and -EE Suffixes

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What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

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A person who practices or is concerned with something.

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What does the suffix '-ee' mean?

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A person who is the recipient of an action.

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What is a 'biologist'?

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A person who studies living organisms and their interactions.

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What is a 'dentist'?

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A person who is qualified to treat teeth and gums.

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What is a 'trainee'?

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A person who is being trained for a job or skill.

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What is an 'employee'?

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A person who is hired to work for someone else.

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What does 'bio-' mean in 'biologist'?

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Life.

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What is an 'activist'?

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A person who takes action to promote or change a cause.

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What is a 'nominee'?

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A person who is proposed for a position or award.

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What is a 'referee'?

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A person who oversees a game or sport to enforce rules.