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armchair

An armchair is a chair that has supports on the sides so a person sitting in it can rest his arms. (noun)

An example of an armchair is a recliner.

Armchair means not based on direct involvement or experience. (adjective)

An example of armchair knowledge is someone who learns about a country by reading travel books.

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See armchair in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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