Pamphleteer
(noun)
- A person who writes, publishes, or distributes pamphlets.
- A person who advocates for a particular cause or viewpoint through pamphlets.
Origin:
From french pamphletier, from pamphlet ("a small book or brochure"), from latin pamphilus ("lover of all"), from greek πάμφιλος (pamphilos, "loving all, universal"), from πᾶν (pan, "all") + φίλος (philos, "lovin.g")
Examples:
- He was a pamphleteer for the rights of the working class.
- The pamphleteer's writings were widely distributed and read.
- The pamphleteer's arguments were often controversial and sparked much debate.
- During the 18th century, many pamphleteers used their writings to criticize the government and call for political reform.
- The pamphleteer's literature was instrumental in the spread of new ideas and movements.