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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One fond of his own notions, or unduly attached to his own opinions.

   "every conceited Opinionist sets up an infallible Chair in his own brain"

2. 2
   One whose unusual or heretical belief or opinion contrasts with the dominant view.

Synonyms

All synonyms

apostatebigotdemurrerdissenterdissidentdoctrinaire

Example

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"every conceited Opinionist sets up an infallible Chair in his own brain"

Etymology

Compare French opinioniste.

Related phrases

co-opinionist

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