THEORISTS

Noun

theorists

plural of theorist

Source: Wiktionary


THEORIST

The"o*rist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. théoriste.]

Definition: One who forms theories; one given to theory and speculation; a speculatist. Cowper. The greatest theoretists have given the preference to such a government as that which obtains in this kingdom. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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