flat-earther
See also: flat earther
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editflat-earth + -er
Pronunciation
editNoun
editflat-earther (plural flat-earthers)
- A person who believes or advocates the theory 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
editAntonyms
edit- globe-earther, globehead, globetard (derogatory slang), sphericist
Related terms
editTranslations
editperson who believes the Earth is flat
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References
edit- “flat-earther”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.