PoliticsAugust 30, 2026
polemicists
puh-LEM-ih-sists
Definition
People who habitually write aggressive attacks on or refutations of the opinions or principles of others.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word polemikos, meaning warlike or hostile, which arrived in English via the French polémique.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe scholars who prioritize measured academic analysis over the aggressive, argumentative style often found in political commentary.
The Last Man Comes Full Circle
Read the full article ↗Washington Monthly