anti-intellectuals

[US]/[ˌæntiˌɪntelˈektʃʊəl]/
[UK]/[ˌæntiˌɪntelˈektʃʊəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who distrust or are hostile to intellectuals and intellectual pursuits.; A person who rejects reason and logic in favor of emotion and faith.; A movement or attitude that opposes intellectualism.

Phrases & Collocations

anti-intellectualism thrives

fights anti-intellectuals

condemning anti-intellectuals

anti-intellectual arguments

rise of anti-intellectuals

anti-intellectual backlash

labeling anti-intellectuals

fueled by anti-intellectuals

criticizing anti-intellectuals

Example Sentences

the rise of anti-intellectuals poses a threat to scientific progress.

he strongly criticized the anti-intellectual sentiment prevalent in the community.

many anti-intellectuals dismiss academic research as elitist and irrelevant.

the anti-intellectual backlash often targets experts and their findings.

she warned against the dangers of an anti-intellectual political climate.

the anti-intellectual movement frequently promotes misinformation and conspiracy theories.

it's crucial to counter the arguments of anti-intellectuals with facts and reason.

the anti-intellectual stance can hinder innovation and critical thinking.

he accused the politician of appealing to anti-intellectual voters.

the debate highlighted the growing divide between intellectuals and anti-intellectuals.

we need to foster a culture that values intellectual curiosity, not discourages it like anti-intellectuals do.

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