strategist

noun

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

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But Brian Kirwin, a longtime Republican strategist in Virginia, warned that the anti-Trump strategy isn’t enough to win over voters, nor is Earle-Sears running as Youngkin’s No. 2. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025 If the market falls much further, Goldman and other market strategists are likely to revise their estimates still lower. Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 Carter Wrenn, a longtime Republican strategist, echoed the concern. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 Her new target is a low on Wall Street, according to CNBC Pro’s survey of sell-side market strategists. Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategist

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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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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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