strategist

noun

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

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Kilbourn, a resident of the Northwoods, has worked as a web designer at a medical device manufacturer and most recently worked as a design strategist for Target. Tiffany, who lives in Minocqua, has campaigned as a hawk on border security and stricter immigration laws. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024 No economist on earth will support it, strategist says Nvidia stock's 20% drop is actually a good sign for the market, strategist says. Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024 Speaking to The New York Times, a Republican strategist in Alaska says Hafner could potentially cost Peltola — whose main opponent is GOP candidate Nick Begich III — her seat if enough people vote for him and don’t rank the incumbent second on their ballot. Liam Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 As a campaign strategy, tariffs are appealing to Trump for a number of reasons, political strategists told The Hill. Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strategist 

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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 21 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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