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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A writer or speaker who uses language pretentiously or carelessly.

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  • noun sometimes derogatory A dealer in words; a writer, speechmaker, etc.

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  • noun a writer who uses language carelessly or pretentiously with little regard for meaning

Etymologies

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word +‎ -monger

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