Frivolist

/ˈfrɪvəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who adheres to or practices frivolism; someone who advocates for or engages in frivolous behavior.

Etymology

From 'frivol' + '-ist,' creating 'one who practices frivolism.' A rare term from philosophical or critical discourse.

Kelly Says

It's fascinating that critics actually tried to make 'frivolist' a serious philosophical category—it reveals how threatened intellectuals felt by popular culture that didn't match their values, a tension that still exists today.

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