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Hermogenian

Hermogenian

9.9
A person who follows the ideas of Hermogenes about how to speak or write clearly
  • noun
  • /ˌhɜrmoʊˈdʒiːniən/
  • Formal
: hermogeniano
  • As a dedicated Hermogenian, she emphasized structure and clarity in her legal arguments.

Examples

  • The professor was known as a Hermogenian for his admiration of classical rhetorical techniques.

  • Many students became Hermogenians after studying the works of Hermogenes in their rhetoric class.

  • Many Hermogenians believe that clarity is key in legal arguments.

  • Did you know that Hermogenians often debate the ethics of persuasion?

  • As a dedicated Hermogenian, she emphasized structure and clarity in her legal arguments.

  • The professor was known as a Hermogenian for his admiration of classical rhetorical techniques.

  • Many students became Hermogenians after studying the works of Hermogenes in their rhetoric class.

Surface Forms

Hermogenian singular
Hermogenians plural

Etymology

A Hermogenian takes its name from Hermogenes, which means 'born of Hermes', and a Hermogenian is 'a follower of Hermogenes', especially someone who uses his ideas in rhetoric or law.