English Explanatory Dictionary

anti-intellectualism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits.
  2. A position that opposes intellectualism.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

anti-intellectualism antiintellectualism

Etymology

From anti- + intellectualism.

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