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Definition of strategist

strategist

/ˈstræt.ə.dʒɪst/
strat · e · gist
Adverb:strategically
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Plural:strategists
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Adjective:strategic
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strategist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is skilled in devising and directing long-term plans or courses of action, especially in politics, business, or public relations.

Example

"The campaign hired an experienced political strategist to help reshape the candidate's public image."

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• Rhymes for strategist

• Nearby Words

stratagem
strategic
strategically
strategist
strategize
strategy
stratified

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'strategy' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'strategos' ('general' or 'commander'), a compound of 'stratos' ('army') and 'agein' ('to lead').

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