strategist

noun

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

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Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 The fact that the content happens to be adult is, for the strategist, a distraction. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Some strategists later said that the debate helped shift Pratt's candidacy from political novelty to a campaign that voters were beginning to take seriously. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 Virginia Republican strategist Brian Kirwin said Democrats’ attempt to fast-track the referendum ultimately backfired. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 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 11 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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