strategist

noun

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

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The other Republicans are Lanhee Chen, a policy advisor and academic, and Steve Hilton, a political strategist who co-founded a think tank with Chen. Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Here's what Democratic strategist James Carville had to say. NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024 Richard Fowler, Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Who will win the White House? The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 And some market strategists have pointed to hopes that Trump wins the White House, enacting tax cuts that would help corporate profits. Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 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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