How to Pronounce "jurist"
word
ˈdʒʊɹəst/, /ˈdʒʊɹɪst
JOO-ruhst
dʒˈɔːɹɪst
JOOR-ist
Definition
A jurist is an expert in law, especially someone who studies, teaches, or writes about legal theory. It can also refer to a judge or someone with a deep understanding of legal principles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒʊɹəst/, /ˈdʒʊɹɪst
British English
dʒˈɔːɹɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOO-ruhst
UK
JOOR-ist
Listen in Context
The famous jurist wrote several books about constitutional law.
A jurist must have a deep knowledge of legal theory.
She consulted a jurist before starting her research.
Many laws we follow today were shaped by great jurists of the past.