Definition of deipnosophist Deipnosophist
deip•nos•o•phist
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What does deipnosophist mean?
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NounPlural: deipnosophists |
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| deipnosophist - someone skilled at informal chitchat |
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- deipnosophist (Noun)
One of an ancient group of philosophers, who engaged in learned dialogue at meals. - deipnosophist (Noun)
A person skilled at informal, across-the-table small talk.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- deipnosophist (n.)
One of an ancient sect of philosophers, who cultivated learned conversation at meals.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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deipnosophist
dīp-nos′ō-fist, n. one who converses learnedly at dinner, a table-philosopher—from the title of a work by Athenæus. [Gr. deipnon, dinner, sophistēs—sophos, wise.]
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🔤- deipnosophist, noun, singular of deipnosophists.
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