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polemicists


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who takes part in a public controversy, especially one carried on by speaking or writing.

    - "Senator Smith is known for engaging in polemics on the Senate floor."
    - "The polemicist's article sparked a heated debate among readers."
  • noun

    A written or spoken argument, typically one giving reasons or citing evidence in support of an idea, cause, or policy.

    - "The polemic contained several logical fallacies that were easily refuted."
    - "The polemic on climate change was based on sound scientific evidence."

Synonyms

polemic , polemist
Rhymes
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demagogues , apologues , dialogues
Variants
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polemic , polemicist , polemicists , polemics
Etymology
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From Greek polemikos ‘warlike, contentious’, from polemos ‘war’.


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  1. The term 'polemic' comes from the Greek word polemos, which means 'war'.

  2. The earliest known polemics date back to ancient Greece, where philosophers and orators engaged in public debates and discussions.

  3. In the Middle Ages, polemics were used extensively in theological debates between different Christian denominations.

  4. The term 'polemicist' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  5. Some famous polemicists include Thomas Paine, who wrote 'Common Sense', and Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote 'On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense'


Related Concepts
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  1. argument: An argument is a series of statements or a reasoned discourse intended to establish a belief or to persuade someone or to explain an idea. An argument can be oral or written, formal or informal.

  2. debate: A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward to be contested or defended. Debates can take various forms, including public speeches, academic discussions, and television debates.


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Polemicists have played significant roles in various cultural and historical contexts. For instance, in ancient Greece, they were often philosophers or orators who engaged in public debates and discussions. In the Middle Ages, polemics were used extensively in theological debates between different Christian denominations. In modern times, polemics have been used in various fields, including politics, literature, and philosophy.

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