Associations to the word «Mumpsimus»

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Wiktionary

MUMPSIMUS, noun. A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform.
MUMPSIMUS, noun. An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.

Dictionary definition

MUMPSIMUS, noun. A traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; "he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen".

Wise words

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