anti intellectual
/ˌænˌtaɪˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/
adjective
- Opposed to or hostile toward intellectuals, education, or the life of the mind.
- Some people have an anti-intellectual attitude, dismissing experts as out of touch.
- The school board fought against the anti-intellectual trend of cutting arts programs.
- The politician's anti-intellectual remarks about scientists worried many voters.
noun
- A person who is opposed to intellectuals, education, or the life of the mind.
- Anti-intellectuals often distrust scientific consensus.
- The debate showed a clear divide between intellectuals and anti-intellectuals.
- He was called an anti-intellectual for mocking college professors.
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