alternative fact
The term "alternative fact" gained notoriety in 2017 when used by Kellyanne Conway, a presidential advisor, to defend a false statement about inauguration attendance numbers.
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Definition
C1Politics
(informal, critical)A statement presented as true but contradicting objective reality, often for political gain.
Example
- The politician's claim was dismissed as an alternative fact by fact-checkers.
C1Media
(informal, critical)Information claimed to be true but demonstrably false or misleading.
Example
- The news outlet was criticized for spreading alternative facts.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "alternative fact":