strategist

noun

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

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The comment hints at a potential departure for Wolfhard’s character in the final season, as Mike is typically viewed as the strategist and emotional leader of the group as opposed to a fighter. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 The former General Motors strategist — now founder of AutoPerspectives, a boutique consultancy and content platform — has made a career out of helping others understand the increasingly complicated automotive landscape. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 BofA strategist Michael Hartnett pointed out that this measure has flashed a sell warning 16 times since 2002. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025 The Democratic strategist, who is not working with any gubernatorial candidates this cycle, expects candidates to begin planting flags on policy — homelessness, mental health reform and other topics — in the new year. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025 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 28 Dec. 2025.

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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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