Where does “economist” come from?
Economist comes from Middle French économiste, a term for someone skilled in household management or financial affairs.
economist (English): An expert in economics, especially one who...
Definitions
- An expert in economics, especially one who...
Ancestry of “economist”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | économiste | household manager |
Words derived from “economist”