Noun
negationist (plural negationists)
One who revises history in order to omit something that actually happened.
The Institute for Historical Review publishes negationist historical papers often of an anti-semitic nature. Source: Internet
Some countries, such as Germany, have criminalised the negationist revision of certain historical events, while others take a more cautious position for various reasons, such as protection of free speech ; still others mandate negationist views. Source: Internet
Ideological influence seeAlso The principal functions of negationist history are the abilities to control ideological influence and to control political influence. Source: Internet
Through the study of history, people are imbued with a particular cultural identity; therefore, by negatively revising history, the negationist can craft a specific, ideological identity. Source: Internet