Meaning & use
Rhetorician
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A person skilled in the art of persuasive speaking or writing, or one who teaches or studies rhetoric.
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The ancient Greek rhetorician trained students in the art of public argument.
Critics called the senator a skilled rhetorician more than a true policymaker.
A note on using this word
Often used with a slightly critical edge, suggesting someone more skilled at persuasive style than substance.
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oratorspeechmaker
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