platitudinarian

English

Etymology

From platitude +‎ -in- +‎ -arian.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌplatɪˌtjuːdɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/, /-ˌtʃuːdɪˈ-/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌplætɪˌtudəˈtɛɹi.ən/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛəɹiən

Noun

platitudinarian (plural platitudinarians)

  1. One who uses many platitudes in speaking or writing.
    • 1894, Richard William Murray, South African Reminiscences, page 138:
      Sir Culling was an extreme Low Churchman, an Exeter Hallite to the backbone, and the head and front of the Platitudinarian Party.

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