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Definition of Sophist
1. Noun. Any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects.
2. Noun. Someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious.
Exact synonyms: Casuist
Generic synonyms: Ratiocinator, Reasoner
Derivative terms: Casuistical, Casuistical, Casuistry, Sophism, Sophistic, Sophistical
Generic synonyms: Ratiocinator, Reasoner
Derivative terms: Casuistical, Casuistical, Casuistry, Sophism, Sophistic, Sophistical
Definition of Sophist
1. n. One of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt.
Definition of Sophist
1. one that uses sophisms [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sophist
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