obscurantism
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ənˌtɪz noun
1.
opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
2.
deliberate obscurity or evasion of clarity.
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obscurant (əbˈskjʊərənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an opposer of reform and enlightenment |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to an obscurant |
| 3. | causing obscurity |
| obscu'rantism | |
| —n | |
| obscu'rantist | |
| —n, —adj | |
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Obscurantism
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Example sentences
Obscurantism and obfuscation on national television.
They viewed it as a sign of reactionary obscurantism, an obstacle to modernity.
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