obscurantism
opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
deliberate obscurity or evasion of clarity.
Origin of obscurantism
1Other words from obscurantism
- ob·scu·rant·ist, noun, adjective
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How to use obscurantism in a sentence
His opponents were regarded as obscurantists, who, rather than the object of their attack, were endangering Judaism.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikPersonally I know just about as many young fools and obscurantists and militarists as elderly ones.
Non-combatants and Others | Rose MacaulayHe had a liking for all forthright and pugnacious men, and a contempt for lawyers, schoolmasters and all other such obscurantists.
Damn! | Henry Louis MenckenWith these learned obscurantists Dr. Napheys had no patience, and naturally found but slight favor.
The Physical Life of Woman: | Dr. George H NapheysReuchlin's good offices to the Jews—his defense of them against the attacks of obscurantists—are a matter of general knowledge.
Jewish Literature and Other Essays | Gustav Karpeles
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