Meaning of debatelord | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who engages in debates solely with the intent to "win" rather than exchange ideas.

Internet, derogatory

Examples

“socrates would've been the most unbearable debatelord streamer”

“Recently a right wing debatelord style youtube^([sic]) channel made a response piece to THIS Illymation video, basically just being very misogynistic and fat phobic during the entirety of which.”

“What is a “debate lord”? According to Twitch streamer Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker’s chat, it’s someone whose sole objective is to “win” an argument rather than facilitate a meaningful or productive dialogue. That’s kinda-sorta what Piker’s upcoming live show, Debatelords, is all about.”

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