Obscurantism
Obscurantism noun - A policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge.
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Synonyms for Obscurantism
Reactionaryism and obscurantism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reactionaryism" instead a noun "Obscurantism".
Nearby Words: obscurantist, obscurant
Reactionaryism
Reactionaryism noun - Attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions.
Obscurantism and reactionaryism are semantically related. You can use "Obscurantism" instead a noun "Reactionaryism".
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- reaction and obscurantism
- reaction and reactionaryism
- opposition and obscurantism
- opposition and reactionaryism
- moderation and obscurantism
- moderation and reactionaryism
- preservation and obscurantism
- preservation and reactionaryism
- orthodoxy and obscurantism
- orthodoxy and reactionaryism
- dogmatism and obscurantism
- dogmatism and reactionaryism
- conservatism and obscurantism
- conservatism and reactionaryism
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