flat-earther
nounEtymology From flat-earth + -er.
1
A person who believes or advocates the claim that the planet Earth is flat.
- His commitment to remaining a flat-earther seems to be strengthened by counterarguments rather than weakened by them.
2
Broadly, Derogatory, Figuratively A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
- 2008, Bob Sweere, "Voice of the Day: Global warming? Yes," News-Leader.com (Missouri), 16 Jun. (retrieved 1 July 2008), Global warming is settled, unless you are a flat earther or an energy company apologist.
- When it comes to vaccine safety, they are diehard flat-earthers: the microchips and mercury are articles of faith.
- Related terms
- flat-earth, flat-earthery, flat-earthism, platygaeanism