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Definition of polemicist - 2 dictionary results

pol⋅e⋅mist

[pol-uh-mist, puh-lem-ist, poh-]
–noun
a person who is engaged or versed in polemics.
Also, po⋅lem⋅i⋅cist [puh-lem-uh-sist, poh-] .


Origin:
1815–25; < Gk polemists warrior, equiv. to pólem(os) war + -istēs -ist
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po·lem·i·cist   (pə-lěm'ĭ-sĭst)   
n.  A person skilled or involved in polemics.
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