trivialist

English

Etymology

From 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.