First Known Use: 1889
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protist
noun pro·tist \ˈprō-(ˌ)tist\
Definition of PROTIST
: any of a diverse taxonomic group and especially a kingdom (Protista syn. Protoctista) of eukaryotic organisms that are unicellular and sometimes colonial or less often multicellular and that typically include the protozoans, most algae, and often some fungi (as slime molds)
— pro·tis·tan \prō-ˈtis-tən\ adjective or noun
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Origin of PROTIST
New Latin Protista, from Greek, neuter plural of prōtistos very first, primal, from superl. of prōtos first — more at prot-
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PROTIST Defined for Kids
protist
noun pro·tist \ˈprō-tist\
Definition of PROTIST for Kids
: any member of the kingdom of mostly single-celled organisms (as protozoans and algae) that have a nucleus and sometimes form colonies
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protist
noun pro·tist \ˈprōt-əst, ˈprō-ˌtist\
Medical Definition of PROTIST
: any of a diverse taxonomic group and especially a kingdom (Protista synonym Protoctista) of eukaryotic organisms that are unicellular and sometimes colonial or less often multicellular and that typically include the protozoans, most algae, and often some fungi (as slime molds)
—pro·tis·tan \prō-ˈtis-tən\ adjective or noun
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