anti-intellectualism

== English == === Alternative forms === antiintellectualism === Etymology === From anti- + intellectualism. === Pronunciation === === Noun === anti-intellectualism (uncountable) A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits. (philosophy) A position that opposes intellectualism. ==== Usage notes ==== Anti-intellectualism is several times more common than antiintellectualism in print. GPO manual recommends using a hyphen to avoid doubling a vowel except after short prefixes. ==== Translations ==== === References ===