"Gothamist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gothamists [plural]
Etymology: From Gotham + -ist, after Gotham, Nottinghamshire, England, associated with some humorous tales of foolish behaviour. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Gotham|ist}} Gotham + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gothamist (plural Gothamists)
  1. (archaic) A person lacking in wisdom. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): People Synonyms: Gothamite

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