sciolist

Meaning

One who exhibits only superficial knowledge; a self-proclaimed expert with little real understanding.

Synonyms

Translations

diletant

ημιμαθής

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsaɪəlɪst/
Etymology

From Late Latin sciolus + -ist. First attested at the beginning of the 17th century.

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