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conspiracy

 

[ kənˈspɪrəsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theory

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Synonyms

collusion, plot, scheme

Examples of usage

  • The conspiracy theory claimed that the moon landing was fake.
  • The conspiracy to assassinate the president was uncovered by the FBI.
Context #2 | Noun

group

A group of people who are involved in a secret plan to commit an illegal or wrongful act.

Synonyms

cabal, faction, syndicate

Examples of usage

  • The conspiracy was led by a powerful political figure.
  • The criminal conspiracy was brought to light by an anonymous tip.
Context #3 | Noun

belief

The belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event.

Synonyms

notion, paranoia, theory

Examples of usage

  • The conspiracy that the government is controlled by aliens is widespread among certain groups.
  • The conspiracy of a shadowy elite manipulating world events is a popular theme in fiction.

Translations

Translations of the word "conspiracy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conspiração

🇮🇳 साजिश

🇩🇪 Verschwörung

🇮🇩 konspirasi

🇺🇦 змова

🇵🇱 spisek

🇯🇵 陰謀 (いんぼう)

🇫🇷 conspiration

🇪🇸 conspiración

🇹🇷 komplo

🇰🇷 음모

🇸🇦 مؤامرة

🇨🇿 spiknutí

🇸🇰 sprisahanie

🇨🇳 阴谋 (yīnmóu)

🇸🇮 zarota

🇮🇸 samsæri

🇰🇿 қастандық

🇬🇪 შეთქმულება

🇦🇿 sui-qəsd

🇲🇽 conspiración

Etymology

The word 'conspiracy' originated from the Latin word 'conspirare', meaning 'to act in harmony'. In English, it was first used in the 14th century to refer to a combination of persons for an evil purpose. Over time, the term evolved to encompass secret plans or schemes, often with negative connotations. The concept of conspiracy has been a recurring theme in history, literature, and popular culture, reflecting society's fascination with hidden agendas and clandestine activities.

See also: conspirator, conspiring.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,808 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.