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pedant

/ˈpɛdənt/ noun · British & US
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What does pedant mean?

noun

A person who shows excessive concern for minute details or rules; a person who is excessively concerned with minor points of detail or procedure.

Example

"The pedant in the group insisted that the meeting start exactly on time, down to the minute."

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