The modern definition of an alchemist is someone who transforms things for the better. Alchemy or an alchemist is a figure of speech for self-transformation or personal development through focused and intentional effort. An alchemist does not shy away from challenges but welcomes and confronts them directly.
See the following citation for the history and origins of the word according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. “Alchemist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemist.
