economist

UK: ɪˈkɒnəmɪst | US: ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst

Definition

  1. n. a specialist in economics; someone who studies or analyzes economic systems and policies

  2. n. a person who manages economic or financial resources efficiently

Structure
econom <household management>ist <one who practices>econom <household management>oikos <house>nomos <management>ist <one who practices>
Etymology

The word "economist" traces back to the Greek concept of "oikonomia," which combined "oikos" (house) and "nomos" (management). Over time, its meaning expanded from domestic management to broader economic systems. The suffix "-ist" was added in the 16th century to designate professionals in this field, reflecting the growing formalization of economics as a discipline.

Examples

  1. The economist predicted a recession due to rising inflation.

  2. She works as an economist for the World Bank.

  3. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman often writes about income inequality.

  4. The government consulted several economists before drafting the new tax policy.

  5. As an economist, he focuses on sustainable development models.