strategist

noun

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

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While the formal focus is on judicial districts facing legal challenges, Republican strategists say the session could expand to include congressional maps. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026 Justice Kagan has sometimes been viewed as a strategist rather than a polemicist, who tries to forge agreements with the Court’s more moderate conservative members. Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026 The southern location would require one dam instead of three, which would simplify operations and greatly reduce the risk of problems, said Zachary Henry, a communications strategist for Aurora Water working on the reservoir project. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 This story’s author is a content strategist who has done work for Peacock. Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026 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 4 May. 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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