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astute :: as⋅tute :: (əˈstut, əˈstyut)
George W. Bush, the least astute United States President in recent history.
A. Characteristic of or designating a political party founded on the belief that one’s own ideas are wrong.
B. Similarily, a political or social orientation in which a person believes their own views on issues are wrong.
Hence, Astutist: an astute person.
Etymology: From the Latin assitudem, or “thinking with the ass”.
First known usage: Translation of Socrates’ “Apology” by Lord Boylan (circa 1383): I know that I know nothing. I’m so astute [Laughs].
The world's best known astutist, Socrates, speaking at the Louvre.
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