Word
denier
Phoneticsde·nier
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who refuses to believe that something is true, especially when there is clear evidence. You often hear this word when people talk about climate change or history.
n. a person who refuses to accept the truth or reality of something, typically in the face of overwhelming evidence. Often used in the context of historical revisionism or scientific consensus.
Examples
“He is a climate change denier who ignores the data.”
“The website was shut down because it provided a platform for Holocaust deniers to spread their false claims.”
Examples
simple
“He is a climate change denier who ignores the data.”
contextual
“The website was shut down because it provided a platform for Holocaust deniers to spread their false claims.”
Real-World Examples
“California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to block the appointment of election denier Tina Peters , who was convicted in 2024 in relation to a plot to chase pro-Trump election conspiracies.” “A northern California county plans to hire Tina Peters, the prominent Colorado election denier recently released from prison, to work on elections.” Etymology
From Old French denier, from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denarius, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.
From deny + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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