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speculatist

/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪtɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does speculatist mean?

noun

A person who engages in speculation, especially in economics or finance. A speculatist is someone who makes predictions or investments based on incomplete or uncertain information.

Example

"The economist was accused of being a speculatist for predicting a market crash without any concrete evidence."

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