Rhetorician: meaning, definitions and examples

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rhetorician

 

[ ˌretəˈrɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public speaking

A rhetorician is someone who is skilled in the art of public speaking and persuasion. Rhetoricians are adept at using language effectively to influence and persuade their audience.

Synonyms

debater, orator, speaker

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a master rhetorician, captivating his audience with his powerful speeches.
  • The rhetorician employed various rhetorical devices to sway the opinions of the crowd.

Translations

Translations of the word "rhetorician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retórico

🇮🇳 वक्ता

🇩🇪 Rhetoriker

🇮🇩 retoris

🇺🇦 ритор

🇵🇱 retor

🇯🇵 修辞学者 (しゅうじがくしゃ)

🇫🇷 rhétoricien

🇪🇸 retórico

🇹🇷 retorikçi

🇰🇷 수사학자 (修辭學者)

🇸🇦 بلاغي

🇨🇿 rétor

🇸🇰 rečník

🇨🇳 修辞学家 (xiūcí xuéjiā)

🇸🇮 retorik

🇮🇸 ræðumaður

🇰🇿 ритор

🇬🇪 რეტორიკოსი

🇦🇿 ritorik

🇲🇽 retórico

Etymology

The term 'rhetorician' originated from the Greek word 'rhetorikos', meaning 'orator' or 'teacher of rhetoric'. In ancient Greece, rhetoricians played a significant role in political and legal settings, using their persuasive skills to influence public opinion and decision-making. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass anyone skilled in the art of public speaking and persuasion.