strategist

American  

[strat-i-jist] / ˈstræt ɪ dʒɪst /

noun

strategists plural

1. an expert in strategy, especially in warfare.

   Julius Caesar was a great military strategist.

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strategist British  

/ ˈstrætɪdʒɪst /

noun

1. a specialist or expert in strategy

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• strategists
  plural

Etymology

Origin of strategist

First recorded in 1830–40; strateg(y) + -ist

Compare meaning

How does strategist compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• tactician vs. strategist

Explanation

That guy who's really good at making a detailed plan for winning at Monopoly? He's a strategist, or an expert at strategy, or planning. The noun strategist is most commonly used to talk about military people who plan wars, but it's useful whenever you mention someone who is particularly good at making a plan in any kind of complex situation. A coach acts as a strategist when she makes a plan to help her team win the game. A busy mom could also be called a strategist when she has a system for getting a bunch of kids fed, clothed, and out the door to school on time.

Related Words

• planner