Deipnosophist

/ˌdeɪpˈnɑsəfɪst/ noun

Definition

A person skilled in or devoted to intellectual conversation and discussion during meals, especially formal dinners.

Etymology

From Greek 'deipno' (dinner) and 'sophist' (wise person), literally meaning 'dinner-wise person,' inspired by Athenaeus's ancient text 'Deipnosophistae'.

Kelly Says

Athenaeus wrote a famous ancient book called 'Deipnosophistae' about philosophers debating everything from fish recipes to moral philosophy at dinner—the original dinner party conversations.

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