Definition of RHETOR

rhetor

Plural: rhetors

Noun

  • An orator or a teacher of rhetoric.
  • A rhetorician.

Examples

  • The Scrabble player, a true rhetor, argued for his questionable word choice with persuasive eloquence.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English rethor, from Old French retor and Latin rhētor, rētor, rēthor (“teacher of rhetoric, rhetorician”), from Ancient Greek ῥήτωρ (rhḗtōr).

Scrabble Score: 9

rhetor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rhetor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rhetor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

rhetor: valid Words With Friends Word