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anti-intellectualism

an·ti-in·tel·lec·tu·al·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee in-tl-ek-choo-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əˌlɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee in-tl-ek-choo-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of anti-intellectualism word

  • noun anti-intellectualism a feeling of hostility and dislike towards intellectuals and intellectual activities 3
  • noun anti-intellectualism a person opposed to or hostile toward intellectuals and the modern academic, artistic, social, religious, and other theories associated with them. 1
  • noun anti-intellectualism 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-intellectualism of, relating to, or characteristic of anti-intellectuals or their beliefs. 1
  • noun anti-intellectualism A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits. 0
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Origin of anti-intellectualism

First appearance:

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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