Ciceronians

/ˌsɪsəˈroʊniənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ciceronian; people who follow, study, or advocate Ciceronian style and oratory, or adjective forms referring to multiple things in Cicero's style.

Etymology

Plural of ciceronian, used both as a noun for people and as an adjective form. Common in Renaissance and Early Modern discussions of classical rhetoric and pedagogy.

Kelly Says

Ciceronians traveled across Europe sharing manuscripts and arguing about the 'correct' way to imitate Cicero—they were basically the influencers of the scholarly world!

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Gender History

As a nominalized adjective referring to followers of Ciceronianism, it embeds the masculine historical figure at its core.

Inclusive Usage

Use to describe adherents of Ciceronian style or thought without reinforcing male as the default.

Inclusive Alternatives

["Ciceronian followers","classical rhetoricians"]

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