word·mon·ger
| \ ˈwərd-ˌməŋ-gər
, -ˌmäŋ-
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, -ˌmäŋ-
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Definition of wordmonger
: a writer who uses words for show or without particular regard for meaning
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“Wordmonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordmonger. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of wordmonger was in 1590
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