# denialism

> English word · Noun · IPA /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ · frequency rank #79,447

## Definitions
1. The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.

## Etymology
From denial + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/denialism