economist

American  

[ih-kon-uh-mist] / ɪˈkɒn ə mɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in economics.

2. Archaic. a thrifty or frugal person.

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economist British  

/ ɪˈkɒnəmɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in economics

2. archaic a person who advocates or practises frugality

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Etymology

Origin of economist

First recorded in 1580–90; econom(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

The duties haven’t had as dramatic of an effect on prices as economists initially predicted, but their impact hasn’t been zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some economists estimate that more than one billion humanoid robots could be produced over the next decade.

From Science Daily

Morgan’s chief U.S. economist, looks for no further reductions in the Fed’s policy rate in 2026, with the next possible move to the upside coming in 2027.

From Barron's

But we should also recognize a brilliant social strategist who understood signaling equilibrium long before economists ever coined the term.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hassett’s credentials as an economist would otherwise make a him a strong candidate to run the Fed, they said.

From Barron's