anti-intellectual

an·ti-in·tel·lec·tu·al

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- UK Pronunciation
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- [an-tahy, an-tee in-tl-ek-choo-uh l]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl/
- /ˈæn.ti ˌɪn.təlˈek.tju.əl/

Definitions of anti-intellectual word

adjective anti-intellectual hostile to or opposed to intellectual persons or matters, ideas, activities, etc. 3
noun anti-intellectual a person who is anti-intellectual 3
noun anti-intellectual a person opposed to or hostile toward intellectuals and the modern academic, artistic, social, religious, and other theories associated with them. 1
noun anti-intellectual a person who believes that intellect and reason are less important than actions and emotions in solving practical problems and understanding reality. 1
adjective anti-intellectual of, relating to, or characteristic of anti-intellectuals or their beliefs. 1
adjective anti-intellectual indifferent or hostile to cultural or intellectual ideas. 0

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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