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

As early as the 1980s, economists have framed circularity as a key to unlocking sustainable development. —Justin Worland, Time, 17 Oct. 2025

American shoppers have held up well since the end of the pandemic—to the surprise of some economists. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025

Price caps set by the Biden administration in 2023 as well as public pressure have driven down the cost nationally, according to health economists. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

Some economists have pointed to affordability challenges being more of an issue for the home market than just interest rates. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025

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