sciolist

Meaning

Noun

One who exhibits only superficial knowledge; a self-proclaimed expert with little real understanding.

Origin

From Late Latin sciolus, diminutive of Latin scius, from sciō -ist. It first appears in English at the beginning of the 17th century.

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