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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

obscurantist

/ɒbskjuːˈræntɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does obscurantist mean?

noun

A person who deliberately makes things obscure or difficult to understand; a supporter of obscurantism.

Example

"The professor was accused of being an obscurantist by using overly complex language in his lectures."

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