American Dictionary
Definition critic in American English
critic
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
1
someone whose job is to write or broadcast their opinions about things such as books, movies, or plays
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Example
Critics say the plan is short-sighted and dangerous.
Example
She has been the strongest critic of the government's tax proposals.
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3
a member of an opposition party whose job is to follow and comment on a particular government ministry
Example
The Conservative immigration critic, Tony Clement, described the decision to bar Kooner from entering the U.S. as "absurd and ridiculous."
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