verbalist

English

/ˈvəːb(ə)lɪst/, /ˈvɚbəlist/

noun
Definitions
  • One who possesses verbal or oratorical skill.
  • One who favours words or the wording of something over its meaning or the idea behind it.

Etymology

Suffix from English verbal (words).

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English

verbal

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