strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wall Street can't make up its mind Softening jobs market could actually be good news, says strategist Share A softening jobs market could actually be good news, strategist says The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the job report on Friday. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 June 2024 This Earth sign is a diligent strategist, inspiring the spirit of ambition and discipline. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 The current political strategist and lobbyist for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition was excluded from fire camp due to the severity of his convictions — manslaughter and assault. Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024 Several polls in recent weeks have suggested that a guilty verdict could shift a significant number of voters away from Trump, but pollsters and strategists in both parties doubt that any such effect will be significant or lasting. Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for strategist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategist was in 1821

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“Strategist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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strategist

noun
strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: one skilled in strategy

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