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critic

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪk/
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Definition of critic

noun

  • 1a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something:critics of the new legislation say it is too broad
  • 2a person who judges the merits of literary or artistic works, especially one who does so professionally:a film critic

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos, from kritēs 'a judge', from krinein 'judge, decide'

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