HyperDic: obscurantism

English > 2 senses of the word obscurantism:
NOUNcognitionobscurantisma policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge
actobscurantisma deliberate act intended to make something obscure
English > obscurantism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge.
BroaderpolicyA plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Spanishobscurantismo, oscurantismo
Catalanobscurantisme
English > obscurantism: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA deliberate act intended to make something obscure.
Broaderdeception, deceit, dissembling, dissimulationThe act of deceiving / deceiving
Spanishobscurantismo, oscurantismo
Catalanobscurantisme
Nounsobscurantista person who is deliberately vague

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