Definition

A person who believes in conspiracy theories about someone's citizenship, particularly regarding the eligibility of a political figure to hold office.

Example

The birther movement gained attention during the 2008 presidential election.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who calls himself a birther?

Yeah, I saw a post about him online; it's pretty wild.

I can't believe people still believe in those theories.

Right? It's hard to understand why anyone would.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Birther → It is formed from "birth" (from Old English "byrþ", meaning the act of being born) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A birther is a person who is associated with or claims to have given birth, or in some contexts, refers to someone who promotes a specific belief about the circumstances of a person's birth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'birth' as the act of being born, and remember that a 'birther' is someone connected to that act, often in a specific context.

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