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obscurantism

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ob·scu·rant·ism / əbˈskyoŏrənˌtizəm; äb-; ˌäbskyəˈran-/ • n. the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known. DERIVATIVES: ob·scu·rant / ˈäbskyərənt/ n. & adj. ob·scu·rant·ist n. & adj.

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obscurantism

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obscurantism. Active opposition, especially from supposedly religious motives, to intellectual enlightenment.

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	Obscurantism.(Opinion & Editorial) Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 5/7/2005
	President urges need to overcome obscurantism and promote true face of Islam. News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 11/19/2004
	EXTREMISM AND OBSCURANTISM ARE REAL THREAT TO THE SOCIAL FABRIC, GOVERNOR. News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 10/30/2004