STATIST

Etymology

Noun

statist (plural statists)

(archaic) A skilled politician or one with political power, knowledge or influence. [from 16th c.]

(dated) A statistician. [from 19th c.]

A supporter of statism. [from 20th c.]

Adjective

statist (comparative more statist, superlative most statist)

Pertaining to statism.

Source: Wiktionary


Sta"tist, n. Etym: [From State.]

1. A statesman; a politician; one skilled in government. [Obs.] Statists indeed, And lovers of their country. Milton.

2. A statistician. Fawcett.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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