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aphorist

[ af-er-ist ]

noun

  1. a person who makes or uses aphorisms.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of aphorist1

First recorded in 1705–15; aphor(ize) + -ist

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Example Sentences

Profounder truth, that keen aphorist, the Sage of Chelsea, never cast into heroic mould.

The Aphorist read himself so well, that to juggle with himself was a necessity.

Assisted by the faithful female Berry, she was conquering an Aphorist.

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