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1. (n.) sophist
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2. sophist
any of a class of ancient Greek teachers of philosophy, rhetoric, etc., noted esp. for their ingenuity and speciousness in argumentation.
3. sophist
a person who reasons adroitly and speciously.
Etymology: (1535–45; < L sophista < Gk sophistēs sage)
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1. (noun) Sophist
any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects
2. (noun) casuist, sophist
someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
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1. (noun) sophist
one of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt
2. (noun) sophist
hence, an impostor in argument; a captious or fallacious reasoner
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