Post-truth

//ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    Beyond or superseding the importance of truth. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to an era or situation when truth is no longer significant, relevant, or expected. not-comparable
  3. 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 […]"

Example

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.

Related phrases

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