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agnotology 

The study of culturally induced ignorance or doubt.

A basic characteristic of the conservative movement, as conservative beliefs regarding race, class, and foreign policy are all shown to be failures.
"Dude, all the scientists who are believe in (sic) global warming are part of a universal conspiracy to gain research dollars by destroying American industry."

"Don't you think it's a little more likely that the anti-AGW folks, who are all paid by the oil companies, are kind of like the tobacco industry scientists?"

"No way, man, Glenn Beck made it clear on his show the other day."

"Oh? What did he say? I need to keep up on my agnotology."
agnotology by Punditus Maximus March 15, 2011
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agnotology 

The strategic and purposeful production of ignorance; the social construction of ignorance.
Propaganda outfits like PragerU use agnotology in an attempt to undermine legitimate information.
someone who says gangsta shit in private but acts like a church kid to adults
“Yo fuck 12 we on some real hood shit

“Ok, agnolotti... you some pussy shit
agnolotti by AZ3 November 10, 2019
A Brown boy,who has Fire inside his Pants that shines brighter than the sun.
I wish i could be like Agnivo
Agnivo by The boobyman November 23, 2021

agnologation 

The act of Agnologing someone
That’s agnologation
agnologation by Sydtheslothreal November 14, 2022

Agnotoss 

It means someone who has transcended the limits of mortal beings.
He is an Agnotoss among men
Agnotoss by Mick0440 November 26, 2022