flat-earther
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See also: flat earther
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From flat-earth + -er.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]flat-earther (plural flat-earthers)
- A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
- (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.
- People who think the fat acceptance movement is healthy are the flat-earthers of health.
- 2008, Bob Sweere, "Voice of the Day: Global warming? Yes," News-Leader.com (Missouri), 16 Jun. (retrieved 1 July 2008),
Synonyms
[edit]Antonyms
[edit]- globe-earther, globehead, globetard (derogatory slang), sphericist
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]person who believes the Earth is flat
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References
[edit]- “flat-earther”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.