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ignorance

/ɪɡˈnɔːrəns/ noun · British & US
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What does ignorance mean?

noun

A lack of knowledge or information about something, often resulting in a failure to understand or appreciate it. The state of being unaware or uninformed.

Example

"The politician's ignorance of the economic crisis was evident in their ill-informed policies."

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