strategist

noun

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

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And over 33 years, Clyburn – a civil rights activist, party strategist, and political kingmaker – has built his political network one handshake and one hug at a time. Robert Costa, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Devin Rose, who has followed a similar timeline and trajectory as Soteropulos, is staying on as MLB pitching strategist. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Lanhee Chen, a fellow at the Hoover institution, and Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod. NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026 But Democratic strategist Seamus Love cautioned that the race is far from settled. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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