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anecdotalist

/ˌænɛkˈdɒtəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does anecdotalist mean?

noun

A person who relies on personal experience or anecdotal evidence, rather than scientific or empirical evidence, to support their claims or arguments.

Example

"The anecdotalist's opinions were widely criticized for lacking a solid foundation in fact."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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