ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Philodox

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɪlədɒks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Philodox is a noun meaning A person with an excessive interest in his/her own opinions.

Meaning

A person with an excessive interest in his/her own opinions.

Example Sentences

And no people are lesse Philosophers and more foolish, than Platoes Philodoxes, or lovers of their owne opinions.
This, however, is a difficult task that only a true philosopher, and not a mere philodox, will be willing to tackle.
Consider that without realizing it you may have engaged in acokoinonia (sex without passion or desire), been bored to tears by the company of a philodox (someone in love with their opinions), or suffered from recurrent matutolypea (getting up on the wrong side of the bed).

Word Forms

Antonyms for philodox

Common opposites include philosopher.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include philodoxer, opinionist, philobiblist, opinator, enthusiast, philozoist.

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