obscurantism (redirected from Obscurantists)

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.

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ob·scurant·ist n.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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