Meaning of the word cosmologist in English

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cosmologist

US /kɑːzˈmɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /kɒzˈmɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

Noun

a scientist who studies the origin and development of the universe

Example:
Stephen Hawking was a renowned cosmologist.
The new theory was proposed by a leading cosmologist.