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obscurant

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ob·scur·ant  (b-skyrnt, b-)
n.
One who opposes intellectual advancement and political reform.
adj.
1. Characterized by opposition to intellectual advancement and political reform.
2. Tending to make obscure: an obscurant bank of clouds.
obscurant [əbˈskjʊərənt]
n
an opposer of reform and enlightenment
adj
1. of or relating to an obscurant
2. causing obscurity
obscurantism  n
obscurantist  n & adj
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