economist
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //iˈkɑnəmɪst// UK //ɪkˈɒnəmˌɪst// econ·o·mist
n. an expert who studies how money, goods, and services are made and used. They look at how people, companies, and governments spend their money.
n. a specialist in the social science of economics who researches and analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
The economist predicts that prices will rise next year.
A government economist analyzed the new tax policy to see how it would affect small businesses.
While the lead economist argued for a reduction in interest rates to stimulate growth, the central bank remained cautious about potential inflationary pressures.
From Middle French économiste (“household manager”). By surface analysis, economy + -ist.