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Definition of denialist

denialist

/dɪˈnaɪəlɪst/
de · ni · al · ist
Plural:denialists
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• noun

1

A person who refuses to admit the truth of a concept or proposition that is supported by overwhelming historical or scientific evidence.

Example

"The documentary examines how climate denialists funded campaigns to cast doubt on global warming research."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or advocating the rejection of well-established historical facts or scientific consensus.

Example

"The medical board issued a statement condemning the spread of denialist rhetoric regarding established public health measures."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'skeptic', which implies someone who seeks empirical evidence before accepting a claim, 'denialist' carries a strongly critical connotation describing someone who rejects overwhelming scientific or historical consensus out of ideological bias.

• Rhymes for denialist

• Nearby Words

deniably
denial
denialism
denialist
denier
denigrator
denim

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denialist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denialist
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