B2nounmoneybusiness
US/iˈkɑː.nə.mɪst/
UK/iˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/
a person who studies how money, trade and industry work in a society
In context
Economists expect prices to rise again next year.
She works as an economist for a large bank in Ho Chi Minh City.
Some economists warn that house prices are too high.
Words that go with economist
adjective + noun
- leading economistA leading economist spoke on TV about inflation.
- chief economistThe bank's chief economist expects slower growth.
- senior economistShe is a senior economist at the World Bank.
noun + noun
- economists predictEconomists predict a rise in exports.
- economists warnEconomists warn that the debt is growing too fast.