flat-earther

See also: flat earther

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Etymology

From flat-earth +‎ -er.

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Noun

flat-earther (plural flat-earthers)

  1. A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
    Synonyms: flat-earthist, platygaean, platygaeanist
    Antonyms: globe-earther, sphericist; (derogatory slang) globehead, globetard
    His commitment to remaining a flat-earther seems to be strengthened by counterarguments rather than weakened by them.
  2. (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.
    When it comes to vaccine safety, they are diehard flat-earthers: the microchips and mercury are articles of faith.

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