ˈsɪɔf.aɪt, ˈsɪɔf.aɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A person who dislikes or is skeptical of science; someone who is opposed to scientific inquiry or skeptical of its value.

“The critics accused the author of being a sciophyte for rejecting the scientific consensus on climate change.”

2. noun

A person who is opposed to or rejects the concept of science.

“The group of sciophytes within the university were known for their anti-intellectual views on science and technology.”