strategist

noun

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

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In terms of tactical trading, the strategist noted that short interest levels in software are at record levels, while hedge funds are currently favoring AI semiconductors over software, a setup that the bank says skews the balance of risks toward an imminent rebound. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 Regis touts endorsements from Democratic strategist and former Tribune reporter David Axelrod and the lawyer-pundit Van Jones. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 The White House is banking that bigger tax refunds this spring will benefit Republicans in the fall, but some strategists and economists project that the political upside will be short-lived, Politico reports. Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Allan, a veteran New Labor strategist, became the second senior aide to exit as the political fallout deepened. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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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