HyperDic: sciolist

English > 1 sense of the word sciolist:
NOUNperson sciolist, dabbler, dilettantean amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
English > sciolist: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge.
Synonymsdabbler, dilettante
Broaderamateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Spanishdiletante
Catalandiletant
Nounssciolismpretentious superficiality of knowledge

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