Flat-earther
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flat-earther is a noun meaning A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
Meaning
A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
More Meanings
- (figuratively, by extension, derogatory) A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
Example Sentences
When it comes to vaccine safety, they are diehard flat-earthers: the microchips and mercury are articles of faith.
His commitment to remaining a flat-earther seems to be strengthened by counterarguments rather than weakened by them.
2008, Bob Sweere, "Voice of the Day: Global warming? Yes," News-Leader.com (Missouri), 16 Jun. (retrieved 1 July 2008), Global warming is settled, unless you are a flat earther or an energy company apologist.
Word Forms
- flat-earthers
- flatearther
Synonyms for flat-earther
Depending on context, synonyms include flat-earthist, flattard, flerf.
Antonyms for flat-earther
Common opposites include globe-earther, sphericist, globehead, glober, globetard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flat-earthery, flatearther, flat-earthist, flatearthery, earthist, catastrophist.
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