noun
- a person who repeats or imitates the words or ideas of others without understanding or original thought
Usage: often derogatory
Examples
- The student was just a parroter who memorized answers without understanding the concepts.
- Don’t be a parroter of popular opinions; think for yourself.
- The politician was criticized as a parroter of party talking points.
- She refused to be a mere parroter of her teacher’s ideas.
- The debate team coach warned against being parroters instead of critical thinkers.
- He was known as a parroter who could recite facts but couldn’t explain them.