How Do You Spell PILPULIST?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪlpjʊlˌɪst] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "pilpulist" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "pɪlp" with a short "i" sound and a "p" sound followed by an "l." The second syllable is pronounced as "jʊlɪst" with a "y" sound for the "j" and a short "u" sound for the "u." The "l" and "ɪst" sounds complete the second syllable. "Pilpulist" is a rare word that refers to a political activist who stirs up emotions and promotes populism.

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Etymology of PILPULIST

The word "pilpulist" has its origins in Yiddish, which is a language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. The term is derived from the Yiddish word "pilpul", which means "pepper", and the suffix "-ist", denoting a practitioner or advocate. Yiddish, "pilpulist" specifically refers to an individual who engages in a particular type of Talmudic study or argumentation known as "pilpul".

Pilpul is a highly intellectual and intricate style of Talmudic discourse that involves the analysis and dissection of religious texts, primarily the Talmud. Pilpulists engage in intense questioning, debate, and critical examination to extract nuanced meanings from the text and gain a deeper understanding of religious law.

Over time, the word "pilpulist" has acquired broader meanings beyond its original Talmudic context.

Plural form of PILPULIST is PILPULISTS