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economist

eco·no·mist

UK/ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ US/iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

an expert in the science of economics

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Origin

From Middle French économiste (“household manager”). By surface analysis, economy + -ist.

Phrases

  • behavioral economist
  • planned economist
  • political economist

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