Definition

A person who believes in or promotes ideas that suggest secret plans or plots by a group, often involving illegal or harmful actions.

Example

The conspiracist claimed that the government was hiding important information from the public.

Conversation

Have you ever talked to that guy who believes in every conspiracy?

Oh, you mean the conspiracist? Yeah, I've heard some of his theories.

It's kind of wild how he connects everything, isn't it?

Definitely! Sometimes it feels like he just wants to believe in something bigger.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conspiracist → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "spirare" (meaning to breathe or conspire). The word refers to someone who believes in or promotes conspiracy theories, suggesting a notion of people 'breathing together' in secret plans.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('con-') 'breathing' ('spirare') in secret — that's why a conspiracist is someone who believes in secret plots.

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