obscurantism
Example Sentences
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The coronavirus disaster alone, he added, represented “the revenge of competence and the scientific method” against the obscurantism and anti-elitism of populism, noting that the troubles surrounding Brexit have also been a blow.
From New York Times
Or it can be philosophical, a form of emancipation against religion, a battle for enlightenment against religious obscurantism, something close to atheism.
From New York Times
“There are only a few days left for denialists and obscurantism.”
From Washington Times
Indoctrination with lashings – take that how you will – of orthodoxy and obscurantism.
From The Guardian
“There is a lot of professional obscurantism about trade policy and just how complicated it is,” Mr. Falconer said.
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