Obscurantist
Pronunciation:/əbˈskjʊəːr(ə)ntɪst/
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 不可知论者
- 反对启蒙的人
- 隐晦主义者
Definitions
noun
Definition
A person who opposes the spread of knowledge or enlightenment, often by promoting ignorance or obscurity.
In ZH
一个反对知识或启蒙传播的人，通常通过宣传无知或模糊来实现。
Examples
- The obscurantist policies of the regime stifled free thought.
- He was labeled an obscurantist for his refusal to share scientific findings with the public.
- Her obscurantist views on education became a topic of heated debate.
- In discussions about art, some accused him of being an obscurantist who rejected clarity.
- The obscurantist approach to history often leads to misunderstanding.
Cultural Notes
In contemporary discourse, 'obscurantist' often carries a negative connotation, particularly in discussions about politics, education, and science.