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economist

noun econ·o·mist \i-ˈkä-nə-mist\

: a person who studies or specializes in economics (sense 1)

Full Definition of ECONOMIST

1
archaic :  one who practices economy
2
:  a specialist in economics
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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. economist
  2. home economics
  3. political economy
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