strategist

noun

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

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Western and Ukrainian strategists have long viewed Russia’s oil industry as the key driver of its war machine, and likewise its Achilles’ heel. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026 With Cassidy off the ballot, some Louisianans may have been less motivated to vote in the runoff, according to Lionel Rainey III, a Republican strategist. Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 27 June 2026 More churn in the Karen Bass campaign Turns out the shakeup in Mayor Karen Bass’ campaign did not end with the departure of Douglas Herman, her top strategist. Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Another panelist, Democratic strategist Erica Kwiatkowski Nielsen, said ballot opponents have a simpler job. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 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 29 Jun. 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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