Plagiarist
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plagiarist is a noun meaning One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief.
Meaning
One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief.
Word Forms
- plagiarists
Synonyms for plagiarist
Depending on context, synonyms include plagiarizer, plagiary, plagiator, pirate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pirate, plagiarizer, plagiator, plunderer, thief, pilferer.
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