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Definition post-fact in American English

post-fact adjective

adjective
/ˌpoʊst ˈfækt/
1

relating to a society or situation in which feelings or instincts are more highly valued than facts, which are regarded as not being fixed or always true

Example

The reality that we're living in a post-fact world has frightening implications.

Example

In a post-fact era, you can be an elected official and have a remarkably flexible relationship with the truth.

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Definition post-fact in American English