Definition of "denialism" []

• Describes the position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence and seek to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly (noun)

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• "Leon also criticised Mbeki for what he called his denialism over crime being out of control in South Africa."
• "He and others who track what they call "denialism" find that its nature is changing in America, last redoubt of climate naysayers."
• "The intellectual heft of denialism is perfectly summarized by the empty gesture of adding scare quotes."