1. Plural of gestaltist; psychologists or theorists who study or advocate Gestalt psychology, which emphasizes the perception of wholes and organized patterns rather than isolated parts.
Usage: academic; psychology

Examples

• Early gestaltists like Max Wertheimer challenged the behaviorist approach to understanding perception.
• The gestaltists argued that the mind organizes sensory information into meaningful wholes.
• Many gestaltists conducted experiments on visual perception and figure-ground relationships.
• Contemporary gestaltists continue to explore how humans perceive patterns and structures.
• The work of gestaltists has influenced modern cognitive psychology and design principles.