economist

noun

econ·​o·​mist i-ˈkä-nə-mist 

1

archaic : one who practices economy

2

: a specialist in economics

Examples of economist in a Sentence

Economists are predicting rapid inflation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another potential drag on the economy, according to economists: the Trump administration's push to shrink the U.S. government, including through mass job cuts. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025

By the numbers: The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ended in January, compared to 2.6% in December, as economists anticipated. —Axios, 28 Feb. 2025

Those readings were in-line with economist expectations, according to Dow Jones. —Hakyung Kim,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025

However, economists generally believe inflation will be much lower in the coming years, while interest rates may remain higher in the future thus requiring lower amounts in future years. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French oeconome, iconome "manager of a household" (borrowed from Medieval Latin oeconomus, going back to Late Latin, "administrator, manager," borrowed from Greek oikonómos "manager of a household, steward") + -ist entry 1 — more at economy entry 1

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for economist

• agronomist