armchair

  1. Noun.  A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
  2. Adjective.  (figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
  3. Adjective.  (figuratively) Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports.

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