The'o·rist noun [ Confer French théoriste .] One who forms theories; one given to theory and speculation; a speculatist. Cowper. « The greatest theoretists have given the preference to such a government as that which obtains in this kingdom.» Addison. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/40
theoretician, theorist 1. A person who theorizes, especially one who specializes in the theory of some art, science, etc.2. One who formulates, studies, or is an expert in the theory of a science or an art. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2136/