dialectician

American  

[dahy-uh-lek-tish-uhn] / ˌdaɪ ə lɛkˈtɪʃ ən /

noun

1. a person skilled in dialectic; logician.

2. a dialectologist.

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Etymology

Origin of dialectician

First recorded in 1685–95; from French dialecticien, from Latin dialectic(us) “dialectic” + French -ien adjective suffix; dialectic, -ian

Example Sentences

Rockwell is too cleareyed is to be nostalgic for the old, grittier, grimier New York; she’s also too much of a dialectician.

From New York Times

Nothing if not a rigorous dialectician, Bong refuses to sentimentalize the Kims’ togetherness or their poverty.

From New York Times

“They weren’t cold-eyed dialecticians or fanatics on the surface. There was a smile about them.”

From The New Yorker

Then two hours at home with a dialectician.

From Washington Times

Ingenious dialecticians reasoned this away as far as regards the bishop when he acted personally, but it held good against his officials.

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