Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obscurantism
noun
/ˌäbskyəˈrantˌizəm/
Definition
The practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known.
Examples
- The obscurantism of the institution made it difficult for students to access reliable information.
- Critics accused the government of obscurantism, as they refused to release important documents.
Meaning
Obscurantism involves resisting enlightenment or the dissemination of knowledge, often to maintain a certain power structure.
Synonyms
- Concealment
- Obfuscation
- Ignorance
- Darkness
