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complotiste
/kɔ̃.plɔ.tist/
conspiracy theorist
Les complotistes croient souvent à des théories farfelues.
Conspiracy theorists often believe in far-fetched theories.
informal
A person who believes in and promotes conspiracy theories, often rejecting mainstream explanations for events in favor of secretive or sinister plots.
Il est connu pour être un complotiste qui remet en question les vaccins.
He is known for being a conspiracy theorist who questions vaccines.
The term is often used pejoratively to describe people who dismiss scientific or factual evidence in favor of unproven theories.
Collocations
théorie du complotconspiracy theorycroyance complotisteconspiracy belief
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Usage Context
The term is commonly used in discussions about misinformation, pseudoscience, or political discourse.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use 'complotiste' to describe legitimate skepticism or critical thinking; it specifically refers to unfounded conspiracy beliefs.
Word Origin
Derived from 'complot' (conspiracy) + '-iste' (suffix indicating a person who adheres to a belief or ideology).
Usage Notes
The term is often used in a critical or dismissive manner to describe individuals who promote baseless or unfounded conspiracy theories.
Word Breakdown
complot
conspiracy
root-iste
person who adheres to
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