"coincidence theorist" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kəʊ̯ˈɪnsɪdəns ˌθɪ.əɹɪst/ [UK], /koʊ̯ˈɪnsədəns ˌθiː.əɹɪst/ [General-American] Forms: coincidence theorists [plural]
Etymology: From coincidence + theorist. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|coincidence|theorist}} coincidence + theorist Head templates: {{en-noun}} coincidence theorist (plural coincidence theorists)
  1. (chiefly derogatory) Someone who rejects the claims of conspiracy theories, believing that any observations or occurrences are just coincidences. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Conspiracy theories Related terms: coincidence theory

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