birther
A believer in the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama, 44th president of the United…A believer in the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), is not a natural-born US citizen, and was therefore ineligible for the presidency under the United States Constitution (Article II, Section 1).
Meaning
3 senses(rare)One who gives birth.
Gebärer, Gebärerin
рожени́цаroženíca, роже́ницаrožénica, ро́женицаróženica
(US, derogatory, slang)A believer in the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), is not a natural-born US citizen, and was therefore ineligible for the presidency under the United States Constitution (Article II, Section 1).
«рожде́нец», «рожде́нка»
(US, derogatory, slang)More generally, anyone who questions the eligibility of a candidate for office based on their citizenship status.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From birth + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).From birth + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).
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Forms
plural: birthersSynonyms
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2 related wordsSee also
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