sphericist

/ˈsferɪkɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes that the universe is spherical or that the Earth is spherical, especially in ancient times.

“The historian studied the sphericist theories of ancient Greek philosophers.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for or supports a spherical or round shape in a particular context, such as cosmology or architecture.

“The architect was a sphericist, designing buildings with curved lines and rounded shapes.”

Synonyms

  • cosmologist
  • geometer

Antonyms

  • cartesian
  • flat earther