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ACADEMIST
Etymology
Noun
academist (plural academists)
An academic philosopher. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
An academician. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
an academic.
Anagrams
• Steadicam, acetamids, camisated
Source: Wiktionary
A*cad"e*mist, n. Etym: [F. academiste.]
1. An Academic philosopher.
2. An academician. [Obs.] Ray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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