Sorbonist

American  

[sawr-bon-ist, -buhn-, sawr-buh-nist] / sɔrˈbɒn ɪst, -ˈbʌn-, ˈsɔr bə nɪst /

noun

1. a student or graduate of the Sorbonne.

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Etymology

Origin of Sorbonist

From the New Latin word Sorbonista, dating back to 1550–60. See Sorbonne, -ist

Example Sentences

The Sorbonist, canonical, and civilian doctors most judiciously argued with him about the most prudential maximes, sentences, ordinances, acts, and statutes for ordering all manner of persones in their consciences, bodyes, fortunes, and reputation; nor was there an end put to those literate exercitations till the grammarians, rhetoricians, poets, and logicians had assailed him with all the subtleties and nicest quodlibets their respective habits could afford.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir Hudibras was learned in controversy:— "For he a rope of sand could twist As tough as learned Sorbonist And weave fine cobwebs fit for skull That's empty when the moon is full, Such as take lodgings in a head That's to be let unfurnished."

From Project Gutenberg

"Else, wherefore our rejoinder to his cartels?" returned the Sorbonist.

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"And who may be this Phoenix--this Gargantua of intellect--who is to vanquish us all, as Panurge did Thaumast, the Englishman?" asked the Sorbonist of the Scot.

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Et quolibet ente!! added the Sorbonist.

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