economist

noun

econ·​o·​mist i-ˈkä-nə-mist 

1

archaic : one who practices economy

2

: a specialist in economics

Examples of economist in a Sentence

Economists are predicting rapid inflation.

Recent Examples on the Web

None of this surprises labor economist Michael Rosenbaum, who said the popular narrative is that AI is replacing workers, but that isn’t the whole story. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

The move could also reduce the Nigerian government’s debt service costs, Nigerian economist Bismarck Rewane said. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The highest costs of the tariffs will be concentrated within a few industries, including auto and other manufacturing, dairy, and alcohol and spirits, said Alex Durante, a senior economist at the Tax Foundation. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Cities and counties across the state could lose nearly $12 billion by 2031 if the plan is adopted, according to projections from Florida economists. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French oeconome, iconome "manager of a household" (borrowed from Medieval Latin oeconomus, going back to Late Latin, "administrator, manager," borrowed from Greek oikonómos "manager of a household, steward") + -ist entry 1 — more at economy entry 1

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for economist

• agronomist