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logomachist

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun logomachist has 1 sense
  1. logomach, logomachist - someone given to disputes over words
    --1 is a kind of disputant, controversialist, eristic

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Term: logomachist

Definition:

A logomachist refers to a person who enjoys or engages in verbal disputes or arguments, especially over the meanings of words.

Example Sentences:

  1. John and Mary, both logomachists, engaged in a heated debate over the interpretation of a literary quote.
  2. The logomachist couldn't resist correcting everyone's grammar mistakes during the discussion.
  3. As a logomachist, Sarah loved participating in wordplay activities, such as Scrabble and crossword puzzles.

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