Post-truth
//ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The fact or state of being post-truth; a time period or situation in which facts have become less important than emotional persuasion. uncountable
"Post-truth has also been abetted by the evolution of the media."
Adjective
- 1 Beyond or superseding the importance of truth. not-comparable
- 2 Pertaining to an era or situation when truth is no longer significant, relevant, or expected. not-comparable
- 3 Uncaring or disregarding factual accuracy. derogatory, not-comparable, usually
"He is, he claims, post-God, post-reality, post-truth, post-meaning, post- history, post-world, post-Western […]"
Synonyms
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More examples"In this era of post-truth politics, it's easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire."
Etymology
From post- + truth.
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