"ignorati" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-ignorati.ogg
Etymology: Blend of ignorant + literati Etymology templates: {{blend|en|ignorant|literati}} Blend of ignorant + literati Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ignorati pl (plural only)
  1. (slang, derogatory) The wilfully ignorant; those who choose to ignore inconvenient facts or make public claims based on falsehoods. Tags: derogatory, plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Collectives, People
    Sense id: en-ignorati-en-noun-6-fe4SUf Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 46 45 4 6 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 46 4 5
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          "ref": "2014 June 2, Steve Schuler, “DIY Photo Light Box: Did Amazon Patent Photography Against A White Background”, in Science 2.0:",
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          "ref": "2015 December 14, Mortimer B. Zuckerman, “To Defeat the Islamic State Group, Fight Smarter”, in U.S. News & World Report:",
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