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

"This is encouraging news for many American families that have been struggling," said Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist Heather Long in a note.

From Barron's

Jean‑Paul Domin, an economist at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, said the trend, emerging over the past three or four years, was symptomatic of a system in crisis.

From Barron's

Stocks slipped Friday after U.S. consumer prices rose 2.4% in January, cooler than economists’ expectations.

From Barron's

Stocks slipped Friday after U.S. consumer prices rose 2.4% in January, cooler than economists’ expectations.

From Barron's

Annual inflation slowed in January, falling more than economists expected, helped by declining prices for gasoline and used vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal