Etymology

denialism

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Today it means: The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly. Full definition →

English denial ← Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.?
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  1. Englishdeny
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. Englishdenial
  5. English todaydenialism

From denial + -ism.

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