strategist

noun

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

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Former strategist Steve Bannon has been one of the most vocal. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025 While still confident there will be liars, the strategist is grateful for the new procedure. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025 Derrick Holmes, a digital strategist with the Riders Alliance, said debate is expected with any major transportation shift. Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 Aquarius energy activates your inner strategist and your inner rebel. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategist

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First Known Use

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 2 Jan. 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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