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Noun sophist has 2 senses

Sophist - any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects
--₁ is a kind of philosopher
casuist, sophist - someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
--₂ is a kind of reasoner, ratiocinator

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Sophists

Noun (plural):

A group of ancient Greek teachers of rhetoric, philosophy, and argumentation.

Sample sentence:

"The sophists were highly skilled in persuasive speaking and offered instruction to young Athenians."

Noun (plural):

People who use clever and deceptive arguments or reasoning to deceive or manipulate others.

Sample sentence:

"Beware of the political sophists who often distort the truth to win over voters."

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