conspiracy theory

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conspiracy theory

n.
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

n
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

nVerschwörungstheorie f
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According to the Washington Post, Iranian semi-official news outlets have had a reputation for taking conspiracy theorism to next level with news reports claiming Israel's secret plans to annex Iraq, the conspiracy by Western media to misquote Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the secret Jewishness of the British royal family.