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Definition of "economist" []

  • A specialist in economics. (noun)
  • Archaic An economical person. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "economist" in a sentence
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  • "Unlike the members of the physical and biological sciences, the economist is asked to explain his work in a manner that is interesting and convincing to a weary listener."
  • "Obviously, an honest economist is one who agrees with JT. wiley Says:"