Denier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Denier is a noun meaning One who denies or forbids something.
Meaning
One who denies or forbids something.
More Meanings
- One who denies the existence of something.
- A unit of linear density which indicates the fineness of fiber or yarn, equal to one gram per 9000 meters, used especially to measure or indicate the fineness of hosiery. Originally equal to the weight of a denier coin per 9600 aunes.
- (historical) An old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou.
Example Sentences
Holocaust denier
global warming denier
Also, visitation deniers don't always get off with a slap on the wrist.
A bronze denier bearing the inscription CONRADUS around a central cross, was minted in Lugdunum.
Word Forms
- deniers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include money, purse, rayon, nylon, denarii, double.
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