Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flat-earther
noun
/flæt ˈɜːr.θər/
Definition
A flat-earther is an individual who believes that the Earth is flat, rather than spherical, contradicting centuries of scientific understanding and evidence.
Examples
- Many flat-earthers believe that mainstream science is part of a conspiracy to hide the true shape of the Earth.
- Some flat-earthers have even organized conventions to share their views and findings.
Meaning
This term refers to a person who promotes the idea that the Earth is not a globe and may advocate for conspiracy theories surrounding this belief.
Synonyms
- Earth-flat proponent
- Flat Earth believer
