Deipnosophist
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What Does Deipnosophist Mean?
- 饮宴专家
- 宴会哲学家
- 餐桌学者
Deipnosophist Pronunciation
/ˌdeɪp.nəˈsɒf.ɪst/
Deipnosophist Definition
noun
Definition
A person skilled in the art of dining and conversation, especially one who can eloquently discuss the subjects of food and drink.
In ZH
一个擅长用餐和谈话艺术的人，尤其是能够优雅地讨论食物和饮料主题的人。
How to Use Deipnosophist in a Sentence
- The deipnosophist entertained his guests with stories of great feasts.
- In ancient Greece, a deipnosophist would often lead discussions at banquets.
- She was known as a deipnosophist, always bringing engaging topics to dinner parties.
- The novel features a deipnosophist character who shares culinary wisdom throughout the story.
- At the gala, the deipnosophist spoke about the history of wine in a captivating manner.
Cultural Notes
The term originates from ancient Greek, combining 'deipnon' (dinner) and 'sophist' (wise man), highlighting the importance of dining culture in classical literature.