strategist

noun

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

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National Democrat Party strategists are working on the long game. Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025 Over in India, French strategists succeeded in forging a pivotal new anti-British alliance with Haidar Ali, the Muslim ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025 Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Having a data center in that region could strengthen Australia’s surveillance and intelligence, and is critical in any conflict with an adversary, a former US Navy strategist told Reuters. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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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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