strategist
UK: ˈstræt.ə.dʒɪst | US: ˈstræt̬.ə.dʒɪst
n. a person skilled in planning action or policy, especially in war, politics, or business
n. a person who develops or implements strategies
strategist = strateg<army, plan> + ist<one who does>
- strateg (from Greek stratēgos "general, army leader," from stratos "army" + agein "to lead")
- ist (suffix denoting "a person who practices or is concerned with something," from Greek -istēs)
Etymology Origin:
The word "strategist" originates from Greek military terminology, where a stratēgos was a general responsible for leading armies. Over time, the term evolved to encompass broader planning skills beyond warfare, entering English via Latin and French. The suffix "-ist" solidifies its meaning as "one who devises or executes strategies."
The CEO hired a renowned strategist to revamp the company’s market approach.
Sun Tzu is often regarded as history’s greatest military strategist.
As a political strategist, she crafted campaigns that won multiple elections.
Chess grandmasters are brilliant strategists who anticipate moves ahead.
The team consulted a business strategist to navigate the competitive industry.