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Definition of rhetorician

rhetorician

/ˌrɛt.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
rhet · o · ri · cian
Adverb:rhetorically
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Plural:rhetoricians
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Adjective:rhetorical
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rhetorician Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An expert in or teacher of the formal study and practice of rhetoric.

Example

"As a classical rhetorician, she analyzed how ancient Greek orators structured their persuasive arguments."

2

An eloquent or persuasive public speaker or writer; sometimes used disparagingly for someone who relies on elaborate, showy language rather than substance.

Example

"Critics dismissed the candidate as a mere rhetorician whose grand speeches lacked concrete policy proposals."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'rhetoricien', derived from Latin 'rhetoricus' and ultimately Ancient Greek 'rhētorikos' ('concerning public speaking'), from 'rhētōr' ('orator' or 'speaker').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhetorician. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhetorician
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