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flat-earther
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See also: flat earther
English
Alternative forms
- flat earther
- flatearther
- flat Earther
- flat-Earther
Etymology
From flat-earth + -er.
Pronunciation
Noun
flat-earther (plural flat-earthers)
- A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
- Synonyms: flat-earthist, platygaean, (derogatory slang) platygaeanist; flattard, flerf
- Antonyms: globe-earther, sphericist; (derogatory slang) globehead, glober, globetard
- His commitment to remaining a flat-earther seems to be strengthened by counterarguments rather than weakened by them.
- (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.
- 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.
- When it comes to vaccine safety, they are diehard flat-earthers: the microchips and mercury are articles of faith.
- 2008, Bob Sweere, "Voice of the Day: Global warming? Yes," News-Leader.com (Missouri), 16 Jun. (retrieved 1 July 2008),
Related terms
Translations
person who believes the Earth is flat
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References
- “flat-earther”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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