phraseologist

noun

phra·​se·​ol·​o·​gist ˌfrā-zē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce phraseologist (audio) frā-ˈzä- How to pronounce phraseologist (audio)
: one who uses sententious or insincere phrases

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phraseologist was in 1713

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Cite this Entry

“Phraseologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phraseologist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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