economist — a person who studies or has expertise in economics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who studies or has expertise in economics
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
Example Sentences
- The economist's prediction about Bitcoin was so wrong that even fortune cookies became more reliable.
- She works as an economist for the World Bank.
- The Nobel Prize-winning economist gave a lecture on inflation.
economist
NOUN[/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/]
a person who studies or has expertise in economics
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'oikonomia' (household management), which passed through Latin before entering English. Originally denoting someone skilled in managing domestic affairs, it evolved over time to refer to a person who studies and analyzes the economic systems of nations and societies.
Breakdown
oikos (house) + nomos (law, rule) + -ist (specialist, practitioner). The Greek 'oikonomia' literally means 'household management,' with -ist added in English to denote an expert in the field of economics.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The economist's prediction about Bitcoin was so wrong that even fortune cookies became more reliable.”
“She works as an economist for the World Bank.”
“The Nobel Prize-winning economist gave a lecture on inflation.”
“My neighbor is an economist, so he can explain why my wallet is always empty.”
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