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Pedant Definition & Meaning

pedant
noun
  1. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

"Pedant" in song lyrics

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  • "panda coin pedant"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pedant mean?
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
What part of speech is pedant?
Pedant is a noun.

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