strategist

noun

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

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Party strategists in both camps acknowledge that a prolonged and bitter runoff could leave Republicans divided heading into the fall. Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026 Political strategists say the fall fight likely will hinge on turnout, Democrats’ ability to cut GOP margins in fast-growing suburban counties and how closely voters link the candidates to partisan conflicts out of Washington. Karen Brooks Harper austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 Conservative strategist Jon Fleischman, a former executive director of the state GOP, said he was thrilled by Kiley’s decision, which avoids a divisive intraparty battle. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 After enduring a tough patch in business, fate changes his course, turning him into El Serpiente, a ruthless political strategist. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Mar. 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 8 Mar. 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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