economist Meaning & Definition
/ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/
What Does Economist Mean?
As a noun, economist means An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories. It is also used to mean One concerned with political economy.
Word Facts for Economist
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | economic expert, economiser and economizer |
| Plural | economists |
Economist Definition (Noun)
- An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.
- One concerned with political economy.
- One who manages a household.
- One who economizes, or manages domestic or other concerns with frugality; one who expends money, time, or labor, judiciously, and without waste.
Synonyms of Economist
Economist synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
economist (plural economists)
Words That Rhyme With Economist
Origin of Economist
(Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) From Middle French économiste (“household manager”). By surface analysis, economy + -ist.
How Do You Say Economist?
You say economist as /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kɒn).
Quick Answers About Economist
What part of speech is economist?
Economist is a noun.
What is another word for economist?
You can replace economist with words such as economic expert, economiser and economizer. See the full list of economist synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of economist?
The plural of economist is economists.