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strategist

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Noun — Someone skilled at planning how to achieve a long-term goal, especially in business, politics, or the military.

Synonyms

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strategian

How to use strategist

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military strategist political strategist business strategist

Etymology

From "strategy" plus the agent suffix "-ist," ultimately tracing back to Greek roots for a military commander.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “strategist” mean?

The word “strategist” means someone skilled at planning how to achieve a long-term goal, especially in business, politics, or the military. In plain terms, someone whose job or skill is figuring out the best overall plan, not just the next move.

How do you pronounce “strategist”?

“Strategist” is pronounced STRA-tuhd-zhihst (/ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “strategist” in a sentence?

Here is “strategist” used in a sentence: “The campaign hired a seasoned strategist to plan its final six weeks.”

What part of speech is “strategist”?

“Strategist” is a noun.

Where does the word “strategist” come from?

The word “strategist” comes from Greek. From "strategy" plus the agent suffix "-ist," ultimately tracing back to Greek roots for a military commander.

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