ignoramus

UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
US
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/

Translations

ignoramusnoun
ignoramuses
pl
UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
US
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
non-lieuTerme 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.
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.
Additional translations
ignareRegistre familier ou péjoratif.

Definitions

ignoramusnoun
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.