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critic (iou)



critic noun1. L16.
[Latin criticus from Greek kritikos, use as noun of adjective from krites judge: see -IC.]
A person who pronounces judgement; esp. a censurer. L16.
A judge or writer on the qualities of literary or artistic works; a professional reviewer of books, musical or dramatic performances, etc.; a person skilled in textual criticism. E17.
drama critic, literary critic, music critic, television critic, etc. New Critic: see NEW adjective.
criticling noun = CRITICASTER M18.