SCIOLIST


Meaning of SCIOLIST in English

[ 'sʌɪəlɪst ]

■ noun archaic a person who pretends or claims to be knowledgeable.

Derivatives

sciolism noun

~ic adjective

Origin

C17: from late L. sciolus (dimin. of L. scius 'knowing', from scire 'know') + -ist .

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