Meaning of the word generalist in English

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generalist

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.ɪst/

Noun

a person with a wide range of knowledge or abilities

Example:
She's a true generalist, capable of handling many different tasks.
Unlike a specialist, a generalist has broad knowledge across various fields.