PoliticsAugust 11, 2026

denier

di-NY-er

Definition

A person who refuses to accept the existence or truth of a generally accepted fact or event.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'denien' and Old French 'denier', ultimately originating from the Latin 'denegare', meaning to refuse or deny.

In the news

The term is used in the context of political discourse to describe individuals who reject the verified results of an election.

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