jargonist

/ˈdʒɑrɡənɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually uses jargon, often to obscure meaning or impress others.

“The politician was accused of being a jargonist, using technical terms to evade answering the question.”

2. noun

Someone who specializes in or advocates for the use of jargon, often in a particular field or industry.

“The jargonist in the marketing department was tasked with creating a campaign that would resonate with the target audience.”

Synonyms

  • linguistic expert
  • technical specialist

Antonyms

  • clear communicator
  • plain speaker