Cool MateEconomist
UK /["/ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/"]/US /["/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/"]/
Definition
a person who studies or writes about economics
In simple words: A person who studies or works in economics, the study of how money and resources are used.
Examples
- the World Bank's **chief economist**
- Many economists are predicting the economy will improve.
Usage notes
Use 'economist' in academic or professional contexts when referring to someone specialized in economics. It's less common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'eco-nomist' — imagine a person managing the economy like a balanced scale.
Collocations
- chief
- leading
- prominent
Synonyms
- economist
- financial analyst
- economic expert
- policy advisor
- macro analyst
Antonyms
- layperson
- nonexpert
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'economics' which is the field of study, not a person.
- Using 'economist' to refer to general business people.
- Mistakenly using for non-experts or laypeople.