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economist
CIDE DICTIONARY
economist, n. [Cf. F. économiste.].
- One who economizes, or manages domestic or other concerns with frugality; one who expends money, time, or labor, judiciously, and without waste. Burke. [1913 Webster]
- One who is conversant with political economy; an expert in the field of economics. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
economist, n.
1 an expert in or student of economics.
2 a person who manages financial or economic matters.
1 an expert in or student of economics.
2 a person who manages financial or economic matters.
Etymology
Gk oikonomos (as ECONOMY) + -IST
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