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- [uh b-skyoo r-uh n-tiz-uh m, ob-skyoo-ran-tiz-uh m]
- /əbˈskyʊər ənˌtɪz əm, ˌɒb skyʊˈræn tɪz əm/
- /ˌɒb.skjʊ.ˈræn.tɪst/
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- [uh b-skyoo r-uh n-tiz-uh m, ob-skyoo-ran-tiz-uh m]
- /əbˈskyʊər ənˌtɪz əm, ˌɒb skyʊˈræn tɪz əm/
Definitions of obscurantist word
- noun obscurantist opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge. 1
- noun obscurantist deliberate obscurity or evasion of clarity. 1
- noun obscurantist A practitioner of obscurantism; an obscurant. 1
- adjective obscurantist If you describe something as obscurantist, you mean that it is deliberately vague and difficult to understand, so that it prevents people from finding out the truth about it. 0
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Origin of obscurantist
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French obscurantisme; see obscurant, -ism
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Parts of speech for Obscurantist
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obscurantist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obscurantist usage trend in Literature
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adjective obscurantist
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
noun obscurantist
- dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
- obscurant — a person who strives to prevent the increase and spread of knowledge.
- mossback — Informal. a person holding very antiquated notions; reactionary. a person living in the backwoods; rustic.
- right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- royalist — a supporter or adherent of a king or royal government, especially in times of rebellion or civil war.
Antonyms for obscurantist
adjective obscurantist
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
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