Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
birther
Noun
/ˈbɜrθər/
Definition
A person who subscribes to the belief that a particular individual, especially a politician, was not born in the country they claim to be or that their citizenship is otherwise invalid.
Examples
- Many birthers questioned the legitimacy of the president’s birth certificate.
- The birther movement gained prominence during the late 2000s.
- Despite evidence, some birthers continue to reject the standard facts regarding the individual’s birthplace.
Meaning
The term is often associated with the conspiracy theory surrounding Barack Obama’s birthplace, asserting that he was not born in the United States.
Synonyms
- conspiracy theorist
- skeptic
