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Definition of economist

economist

/ɪˈkɑː.nə.mɪst/
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Adverb:economically
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Plural:economists
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Adjective:economic
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• noun

1

An expert or specialist in economics who studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods, services, and wealth.

Example

"The chief economist predicted that inflation would gradually slow down over the next two quarters."

2

A person who manages financial or material resources thrifty and carefully.

Example

"Though living on a modest income, she was a careful economist who always kept her household debt-free."

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• Nearby Words

economical
economically
economics
economist
economize
economy
ecosystem

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the late 16th-century French 'économiste' or directly from 'economy' plus the suffix '-ist', originally referring to a manager of a household before shifting to a specialist in political economy in the 18th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Economist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/economist
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