strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist 

: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first step is Tuesday’s primary, where the party will be watching races in three of the state’s 11 districts to see whether the candidates its strategists see as most competitive can win the nomination. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Political scientists say such voters don’t always act as rational strategists, often skipping the race or relying on simple cues like gender, incumbency or local ties rather than ideological moderation. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Regardless of what happens next, the near-term path is clearly riddled with obstacles for investors, according to the strategist. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

David is a design leader, teacher, and strategist with deep expertise in creating new products, services, and training solutions. — Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strategist

• counter-strategist

Kids Definition

strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst 

: one skilled in strategy