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conspiracy theory

noun
/kənˈspɪɹəsi ˌθɪəɹi/UK/kənˈspɪɹəsi ˌθi.əɹi/US/kənˈspɪɹəsiː ˌθɪəɹiː/

Definitions

  1. Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.

    • “So, like I’m Rock Hudson? I’m not sure that’s the answer.” “Ah,” Lola smiles knowingly, “that’s all just a conspiracy theory. He enjoyed the ladies too.”

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see conspiracy, theory. A hypothesis that posits conspiracy or collusion.

    • If the zodiac was already developed in 2000 BC, it must have been kept as a cult secret or in some non-Babylonian country; this would be a 1500-year conspiracy theory.

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