conspiracy theorist

noun

plural conspiracy theorists

: a person who proposes or believes in a conspiracy theory

Distrust of the numbers is why one group of dissenters—government conspiracy theorists—grow during pandemics.

—Hank Campbell

Examples of conspiracy theorist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The claim has been amplified over the years by figures such as conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, radio host Jesse Kelly, white nationalist Nick Fuentes, podcaster Joe Rogan, and billionaire Elon Musk. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

Most Americans are not antisemitic socialists or conspiracy theorists. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026

The Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll shared his story and repeated his sentiments about Jews. — Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Meagher was neither a conspiracy theorist nor a wannabe detective. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above