strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist 

: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

She’s worked as a political strategist and served as the executive director of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party in 2024. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, thinks data center developers could face additional requirements to invest in electrical grids and potentially lose tax incentives, thereby raising their costs. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Margie Omero Pollster and Democratic strategist Margie Omero explained why last night's results are a direct reflection of voter's distrust of leaders in Washington. — Ruby Siefken, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Jim Reid, a research strategist at Deutsche Bank, described the midterm results as in line with past examples of a party out of power running against an unpopular president. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 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