birther

English

/ˈbɝθɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) One who give gives birth.
  • (slang) A believer in the conspiracy theory that , 44th President of the United States (2009–2017), was not born in that country, and therefore ineligible for the presidency under the United States Constitution (Article II, Section 1).
  • (slang) More generally, anyone who questions the eligibility of a candidate for office based on their citizenship status.

Etymology

Suffix from English birth.

Origin

English

birth

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