Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cameralist

Noun

/ˈkæm.ə.rəl.ɪst/

Definition

A person who works with or studies the financial and economic systems of a state, particularly focusing on state finance.

Examples

The cameralist provided insights on how the government could better manage its financial resources.
She aspired to become a cameralist, drawn by her interest in public finance and economic policy.

Meaning

Cameralist refers to an expert in cameralism, which is a theory of public administration and state economic management that emerged in early modern Europe, emphasizing the importance of state intervention in the economy.