negacionista
/neɣaθjoˈnista/noun★Intermediate
informal
A person who denies or rejects widely accepted facts, especially scientific or historical ones.
Muchos negacionistas del Holocausto difunden teorías conspirativas.
Many Holocaust denialists spread conspiracy theories.
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Often used in political or scientific debates to describe someone who rejects evidence-based conclusions.
Collocations
negacionista del cambio climáticoclimate change denialistnegacionista del HolocaustoHolocaust denialist
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This term is frequently used in debates about climate change, history, and science.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'negar' (to deny) with the suffix '-ista' (denoting a person who adheres to a belief or practice).
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used in a critical or pejorative way to describe someone who rejects evidence or consensus.
Word Breakdown
nega-
deny
root-cionista
person who
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés