polemist
- noun
- /ˈpɒləmɪst/
- Formal
:
polemista
- His reputation as a polemist grew after he published a series of articles arguing against popular theories.
Examples
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The author is known as a polemist who often challenges mainstream beliefs in his writings.
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As a respected polemist, she frequently engages in debates on ethical issues.
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To Said, Paul Johnson, the renowned British writer, was a "retrograde social and political polemist" while Daniel
Academic text (2008) -
When these facts are considered, what struck the Western polemists as a lack of discussion and haste in the conduct of the Council in Trullo can be seen in a different light.
Academic text (2010)
Synonyms
20
6.3
A person who says an opposite or unpopular opinion to start a discussion
6
9.6
A person who strongly criticizes common beliefs or institutions
2
3.9
A person who gives reasons to support their view to persuade others in a discussion
2
9.9
A person who argues strongly in public to support a controversial idea
1
9.3
A person who argues strongly for or against an opinion
1
9.9
A person who often argues about public or political issues
1
8.4
A person who argues with others, often in debates or meetings
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8.8
A person who speaks angrily and likes to start political arguments
A person who questions or opposes long-held beliefs and traditions
A person who proves an argument wrong by giving evidence
A person who often argues and challenges other people's ideas
A person who argues only to win, not to find the truth
A person who says no to an idea or decision
A person who strongly criticizes someone or something
A person who publicly criticizes someone or something
A person who says things that make people angry or start fights
A person who argues about the meaning of words
Antonyms
How Argumentative
- Formal
10
7.9
16
6.5
- Formal
1
9.9
563
3.0
- Literature
217
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word polemist comes from the Greek root polem- meaning 'war', the same root behind polemic. So a polemist is like a 'word warrior' who fights in argument, often in writing, which is why it means someone who argues strongly.