strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist 

: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Democratic strategist Jay Satterfield said the goal is not to turn rural Virginia blue. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

The health coverage cuts are part of a broader Trump strategy to send a message that immigrants are not welcome in the United States, said Ben D’Avanzo, senior strategist for federal advocacy at the National Immigration Law Center. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Mega-cap growth and tech stocks are up 14% since the end of July to a record high, compared with the rest of the S & P 500 which is down 3% over the same period, according to a report led by Deutsche Bank strategist Parag Thatte. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Nebraska’s CyncHealth was, until the end of last year, led by Jamie Bland, who became chief data strategist of the MAHA Institute in April. — Brittany Trang, STAT, 29 Sep. 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