Devil's advocate meaning

What does the saying 'Devil's advocate' mean?

Idiom: Devil's advocate

Meaning:

If someone plays Devil's advocate in an argument, they adopt a position they don't believe in just for the sake of the argument
Country: International English | Subject Area: Religion | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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