"STEMlord" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: STEMlords [plural]
Etymology: From STEM + -lord. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|STEM|-lord}} STEM + -lord Head templates: {{en-noun}} STEMlord (plural STEMlords)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A self-important, condescending person with a background and/or interest in a STEM field, particularly one who disparages the humanities. Tags: derogatory, slang Related terms: scientism

Inflected forms

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