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know-nothings

know-nothings is the plural of know-nothing.

Meaning of know-nothing

Noun

know-nothing (plural know-nothings)

  1. An ignorant person; one who lacks knowledge.
    Synonyms:
    ignoramus

See all 3 meanings of know-nothing

Noun capitalized: Know-Nothings

Know-Nothings

  1. (plural) plural of Know-Nothing

Questions about know-nothings

What is know-nothings the plural of?
Know-nothings is the plural of know-nothing.
What part of speech is know-nothings?
Know-nothings is a noun.

Words near know-nothings in the dictionary

  1. know-it-allism
  2. know-it-alls
  3. know-nothing
  4. Know-Nothingism
  5. know-nothingness
  6. know-nothings
  7. knowabilities
  8. knowability
  9. knowable
  10. knowableness
  11. knowably

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