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Polemic

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(1):

(n.) One who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.

(2):

(n.) A polemic argument or controversy.

(3):

(a.) Engaged in, or addicted to, polemics, or to controversy; disputations; as, a polemic writer.

(4):

(a.) Of or pertaining to controversy; maintaining, or involving, controversy; controversial; disputative; as, a polemic discourse or essay; polemic theology.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Polemic'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/polemic.html. 1828.
 
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