In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SENSATIONALIST
sensationalist, ballyhoo artist
(noun) someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
sensationalist (comparative more sensationalist, superlative most sensationalist)
Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
Noun
sensationalist (plural sensationalists)
One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.
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Source: Wiktionary
Sen*sa"tion*al*ist, n.
1. (Metaph.)
Definition: An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical sensationalism.
2. One who practices sensational writing or speaking.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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