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ignoramus
UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
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/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
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ignoramus
noun
ignoramuses
pl
UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
US
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
non-lieu
Terme juridique historique.
In the eighteenth century, the grand jury frequently returned an ignoramus when the evidence was weak.
Au XVIIIe siècle, le grand jury rendait fréquemment un non-lieu lorsque les preuves étaient insuffisantes.
ignorant
Despite his confidence, he was considered an ignoramus when it came to technology.
Malgré sa confiance, on le considérait comme un ignorant en matière de technologie.
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ignare
Registre familier ou péjoratif.
Synonyms
blockhead
ignorant person
dullard
nincompoop
simpleton
dunce
fool
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ignoramus
noun
A person who is ignorant or lacks knowledge in a particular area.
Despite his confidence, he was considered an ignoramus when it came to technology.
(historical, law) A grand jury verdict indicating that the available evidence is insufficient to indict; a bill so endorsed.
In the eighteenth century, the grand jury frequently returned an ignoramus when the evidence was weak.
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