PoliticsAugust 22, 2026
pseudoscholars
SOO-doh-skol-arz
Definition
Individuals who claim to be academic researchers but who produce work that lacks scientific rigor, evidence, or intellectual integrity.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'pseudes' (false) and the Latin 'scholaris' (student/scholar), the term combines the prefix 'pseudo-' for anything counterfeit or fake with the academic title of scholar.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe people the author believes have gained positions of authority despite producing low-quality work, arguing their tenure should be revoked.
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Read the full article ↗The Canary