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obscurantism
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ob·scur·ant·ism  (b-skyrn-tzm, b-, bsky-rn-)
n.
1. The principles or practice of obscurants.
2. A policy of withholding information from the public.
3.
a. A style in art and literature characterized by deliberate vagueness or obliqueness.
b. An example or instance of this style.

ob·scurant·ist n.

obscurantism
the use of argument intended to prevent enlightenment or to hinder the process of knowledge and wisdom. Also spelled obscuranticism. — obscurantist, n.obscurant, obscurantic, adj.
See also: Argumentation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.obscurantism - a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge
policy - a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"
2.obscurantism - a deliberate act intended to make something obscure
dissimulation, deception, dissembling, deceit - the act of deceiving
Translations
obscurantism [ˌɒbskjʊəˈræntɪzəm] Noscurantismo m
obscurantism
nObskurantismus m, → Aufklärungsfeindlichkeit f
obscurantism [ˌəbskjʊəˈræntɪzm] noscurantismo


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