noun
economist
ih-KON-uh-mihst
noun
1
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
"The bank hired an economist to forecast next year's inflation rate."
How to Use Economist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who studies or works professionally with economics.
Common pairings
chief economist
leading economist
Word Forms
economists plural
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