strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist 

: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another Republican strategist, speaking on the condition of anonymity to candidly discuss internal party dynamics, said Graham represented a fading faction within the GOP. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

The strategist expects the S & P 500 will end the year at 7,750, climbing a wall of worry that includes AI disruption fears, rising oil and fears around further interest rate hikes. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2026

South Carolina remains a stretch for Democrats, so Graham’s death likely doesn’t change the party’s calculus, said Democratic strategist Andrew DeStefano. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

No brand strategist decided when Norwegian supporters should row through a train station, which city streets Dutch fans dressed in orange, or that Japanese fans should answer both victory and defeat with identical displays of respect and care. — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strategist

• counter-strategist

Kids Definition

strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst 

: one skilled in strategy