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theorist

[thee-er-ist, theer-] / ˈθi ər ɪst, ˈθɪər- /
NOUN
philosopher
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As a teenager growing up in Millerstown, Pa., Longwell was an avid reader of economist and conservative social theorist Thomas Sowell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

A U.S. naval officer, historian, and military theorist, Mahan argued that control of the seas was the key to empires from Rome to Britain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Raman, too, has sought to discredit Pratt, dubbing him an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And he took an interest in Jones, the conspiracy theorist and radio and internet host.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Michael was a brilliant theorist and was working on policy matters for the Communist Party and needed a quiet and safe place to work on this full-time.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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