trivialist

English

Etymology

trivial +‎ -ist

Noun

trivialist (plural trivialists)

  1. (logic) A proponent of trivialism, the metaphysical and logical theory that all propositions are true.
  2. (rare) One who is interested in trivia or trivialities; one who is familiar with the small details of a particular subject.
    • 2008, David Lee Joyner, American Popular Music, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill Education, →ISBN, page 191:
      There were many groups that flourished during the fifties, and rock trivialists love outdoing each other by naming the most obscure songs, groups, and labels they can think of.
    • 2012, David J. Suvak, A Test Drive to Chicago: And Other Trips and Tales, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 158:
      Walter was a very friendly man and a very intelligent man. He was a good conversationalist and a trivialist. His pockets were stuffed with different trivia that he liked to test the rangers with.
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