C2 noun Neutral

economist

/ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

A specialist or academic professional who studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. They analyze data, monitor economic trends, and develop theories to understand how financial systems and social policies impact society.

Examples

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1

My sister is an economist who helps small businesses understand market fluctuations.

My sister is an economist who helps small businesses understand market fluctuations.

2

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund issued a warning regarding global debt levels.

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund issued a warning regarding global debt levels.

3

He's a bit of an armchair economist, always giving advice on stocks despite having no training.

He's a bit of an armchair economist, always giving advice on stocks despite having no training.

Word Family

Noun
economy
Verb
economize
Adverb
economically
Adjective
economic
Related
economics
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Memory Tip

Remember the root 'eco' (from Greek oikos, meaning house) and 'nomos' (meaning law/manage). An economist is a 'manager of the house' on a global scale.

Quick Quiz

The world-renowned _____ was invited to speak at the summit about the future of global trade.

Correct!

The correct answer is: economist

Examples

1

My sister is an economist who helps small businesses understand market fluctuations.

everyday

My sister is an economist who helps small businesses understand market fluctuations.

2

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund issued a warning regarding global debt levels.

formal

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund issued a warning regarding global debt levels.

3

He's a bit of an armchair economist, always giving advice on stocks despite having no training.

informal

He's a bit of an armchair economist, always giving advice on stocks despite having no training.

4

Classical economists argued that markets are self-regulating and require minimal government intervention.

academic

Classical economists argued that markets are self-regulating and require minimal government intervention.

5

We need to hire a senior economist to interpret these consumer spending projections before the board meeting.

business

We need to hire a senior economist to interpret these consumer spending projections before the board meeting.

Word Family

Noun
economy
Verb
economize
Adverb
economically
Adjective
economic
Related
economics

Common Collocations

chief economist chief economist
prominent economist prominent economist
behavioral economist behavioral economist
leading economist leading economist
development economist development economist

Common Phrases

armchair economist

someone who offers opinions on economics without professional expertise

the dismal science

a common nickname for the field practiced by an economist

supply-side economist

an economist who believes in stimulating the economy by reducing taxes on production

Often Confused With

economist vs economic

Economic is an adjective relating to the economy, whereas economist is the person who studies it.

economist vs economizer

An economizer is a device or person that saves money or energy, while an economist is a professional researcher.

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Usage Notes

The term is typically reserved for those with professional qualifications or those conducting research in the field. It is often used with modifiers (e.g., 'labor economist', 'environmental economist') to specify an area of expertise.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'economics' (the subject) when they mean 'economist' (the person). For example, saying 'He is a famous economics' instead of 'He is a famous economist'.

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Memory Tip

Remember the root 'eco' (from Greek oikos, meaning house) and 'nomos' (meaning law/manage). An economist is a 'manager of the house' on a global scale.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'oikonomos', meaning 'one who manages a household'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: economist (singular), economists (plural) Often followed by the preposition 'at' (e.g., economist at a university) or 'for' (e.g., economist for the government).
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Cultural Context

In Western media, economists are frequently consulted for predictions, though they are also the subject of jokes regarding their inability to reach a consensus.

Quick Quiz

The world-renowned _____ was invited to speak at the summit about the future of global trade.

Correct!

The correct answer is: economist

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C1

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