economist
nounUK /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/
US /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
A person who studies how money and goods are made and used.
The economist explained why prices were going up.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A specialist who gives advice to governments or businesses about money matters.
The government hired an economist to plan the new budget.
3. A writer or scholar who studies the production and use of wealth.
She became a famous economist after publishing her book on trade.
4. A person who predicts how the economy will change.
The economist warned that a recession might come next year.