n. [ Cf. F. économiste. ] 1. One who economizes, or manages domestic or other concerns with frugality; one who expends money, time, or labor, judiciously, and without waste. “Economists even to parsimony.” Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who is conversant with political economy; an expert in the field of economics. [ wns=1 ] [ 1913 Webster ]