Dictionary Entry
polemic
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pəˈlɛmɪk/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
In a Sentence
“The political commentator was known as a fierce polemic, always ready to challenge opposing viewpoints with sharp arguments.”
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Origin
From Greek 'polemikos' (warlike, hostile) via French 'polémique'.
Common Phrases
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Antonyms
Poetry examples for “polemic”
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