polemicist

[US]/pə'lemɪsɪst/
[UK]/pə'lɛmɪsɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Debater
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The polemicist published a controversial article in the newspaper.

She is known for her skills as a polemicist in debates.

The political polemicist always has a strong opinion on current events.

As a polemicist, he enjoys engaging in heated discussions on social issues.

The polemicist's arguments were well-reasoned and thought-provoking.

She has established herself as a prominent polemicist in the literary world.

The polemicist's sharp wit and eloquence captivated the audience.

He gained a reputation as a fierce polemicist due to his confrontational style.

The polemicist's writing style is characterized by its provocative and argumentative nature.

The polemicist's views on the issue sparked a lively debate among scholars.

Real-world Examples

Thus began the " Great Game" , an entirely unnecessary competition for Afghanistan between Russia and Britain, conjured up by armchair polemicists in London.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Originally published under a pseudonym, " Flight 93" was written by Michael Anton, a Claremont senior fellow and a skilled polemicist, schooled, as he has written, in making " public arguments that move politics."

Source: New York Times

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