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empiricist
/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.sɪst/
[/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.sɪst/]
believer in observation
Advancednoun
Definition
A person who holds that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation.
Example
As a committed empiricist, she refused to accept any claim without supporting evidence.
As a committed empiricist, she refused to accept any claim without supporting evidence.
Etymology
From Greek 'empeirikos' (experienced) plus '-ist'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in philosophy and the history of science.