Economist: meaning, definitions and examples

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economist

 

[ ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional field

A person who studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and the management of economic systems.

Synonyms

economic analyst, financial expert, market researcher

Examples of usage

  • The economist predicted a recession based on the current economic indicators.
  • Many economists believe that increasing the minimum wage will stimulate the economy.
  • The economist's analysis of the trade policies was widely quoted in the media.
Context #2 | Noun

occupation

A person who works in the field of economics, analyzing data, trends, and policies to provide insights and recommendations.

Synonyms

economic consultant, economic researcher, financial advisor

Examples of usage

  • The company hired an economist to help with their financial projections.
  • As an economist, she specialized in international trade and globalization.
  • The economist's report influenced government decisions on tax reform.

Translations

Translations of the word "economist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 economista

🇮🇳 अर्थशास्त्री

🇩🇪 Ökonom

🇮🇩 ekonom

🇺🇦 економіст

🇵🇱 ekonomista

🇯🇵 経済学者 (けいざいがくしゃ)

🇫🇷 économiste

🇪🇸 economista

🇹🇷 ekonomist

🇰🇷 경제학자 (gyeongjehakja)

🇸🇦 اقتصادي (iqtisadi)

🇨🇿 ekonom

🇸🇰 ekonóm

🇨🇳 经济学家 (jīngjìxuéjiā)

🇸🇮 ekonomist

🇮🇸 hagfræðingur

🇰🇿 экономист

🇬🇪 ეკონომისტი (ekonomisti)

🇦🇿 iqtisadçı

🇲🇽 economista

Etymology

The term 'economist' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the French word 'économiste', which in turn came from the Latin word 'oeconomista' meaning 'household manager'. Economists play a crucial role in shaping economic policies and analyzing market trends to ensure sustainable growth and development.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,075, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.