RHETORI'CIAN, n. 1. One who teaches the art of rhetoric, or the principles and rules of correct and elegant speaking.The ancient sophists and rhetoricians, who had young auditors, lived till they were a hundred years old.2. One well versed in the rules and principles of rhetoric.3. An orator. [Less proper.]RHETORI'CIAN, a. [See the noun.] Suiting a master of rhetoric. [Not in use.]
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