economist UK /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/US /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ noun4 •An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories. •One concerned with political economy. •(no longer used) One who economizes, or manages domestic or other concerns with frugality; one who expends money, time, or labor, judiciously, and without waste. •(no longer used) One who manages a household. formseconomists