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Definition of logomachy in English:

logomachy

Pronunciation /lōˈɡäməkē/ /loʊˈɡɑməki/

See synonyms for logomachy

nounlogomachies

rare

  • An argument about words.

    • ‘the final word must be left to the thousand late-night logomachies’

Origin

Mid 16th century from Greek logomakhia, from logos ‘word’ + -makhia ‘fighting’.