strategist

noun

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

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Her husband also works for the two-person business as its chief political strategist. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 The compensation strategist explains that there are a few overlapping market conditions that allowed peanut butter raises to rise in popularity today and back in 2008. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026 Schake’s departure from the role of the Mouse House’s top communications strategist is not a surprise given the C-suite transformation under way at Disney. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 All skill levels are welcome— from beginners to seasoned strategists. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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