alternative fact

== English == === Alternative forms === alt-fact === Etymology === This term gained prominence after it was used by Kellyanne Conway in January 2017 and widely repeated in the US media. === Pronunciation === === Noun === alternative fact (plural alternative facts) (politics, media) Something presented as a fact for reasons of political expediency; a fiction, a falsehood, a lie. [since the late 2010s] Synonyms: counterfact, counterknowledge; see also Thesaurus:lie Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see alternative,‎ fact. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== post-truth === References === === Further reading === Merriam-Webster, "Conway: 'Alternative Facts'" (22 January 2017) alternative fact on Wikipedia.Wikipedia