Creo
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Clipping of creationist. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang
"Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations."
- 1 Clipping of creationist. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable, slang
"[comment #128 by "raven"] In the hotbed of creo nonsense, the USA, acceptance of the fact of evolution runs around 99% among relevant scientists."
Example
More examples"Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations."
Etymology
Possibly a backformation of neo-creo.
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