IPA: /ˈstrætədʒɪst/
KK: /ˈstrætədʒɪst/
A person who is good at planning and making decisions, especially in a competitive situation.
The strategist developed a plan to improve the company's market position.
Strategist → It is formed from "strategia" (from Greek, meaning generalship or the art of planning) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A strategist is someone who practices the art of planning, especially in a military or competitive context.
Think of a 'strategist' as someone who is skilled in 'planning' ('strategia') — they are the ones who devise strategies.