Rhetorician (noun)

  1. A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric, or the study of effective writing and speaking.
  2. A person who uses language to influence or persuade others.

Origin:

From the greek word rhētorikos (meaning 'of or relating to rhetoric') + -ian (meaning 'belonging to or having the qualities of').

Examples:

  1. A good rhetorician can make even a weak argument seem convincing.
  2. The ancient Greeks considered the rhetorician to be a valuable member of society, someone who could use language to inspire, educate, and persuade.
  3. Many politicians are trained as rhetoricians, learning the skills of public speaking and persuasive writing.
  4. Rhetoric was a central part of the education of young people in ancient Greece and Rome, and was considered to be an essential skill for success in life.
  5. A great rhetorician can use language to evoke emotions, paint vivid images, and influence the way people think about a topic.
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