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conspiracy theory

A theory seeking to explain a disputed case or matter as a plot by a secret group or alliance rather than an individual or isolated act.

conspiracy theorist n.

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conspiracy theory

the belief that the government or a covert organization is responsible for an event that is unusual or unexplained, esp when any such involvement is denied

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Translations

تظرية المؤمرة

Verschwörungstheorie

salaliittoteoria

théorie du complot

teoria spiskowa

conspiracy theory

n → Verschwörungstheorie f

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