Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

truther

noun
/ˈtruːðər/
Definition
A person who believes in and advocates for the truth of a specific controversial theory, often relating to conspiracy theories.
Examples
  • Many truthers emerged after the event, claiming that the government was hiding crucial information.
  • As a truther, he spent years researching various theories to find what he believed to be the real story.
  • The group of truthers gathered to discuss their findings and share their perspectives on current events.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe individuals who reject the official narrative surrounding significant events, instead promoting alternate explanations that they believe reveal the underlying truth.
Synonyms
  • conspiracy theorist
  • truth seeker
  • skeptic