MUMPSIMUS
mumpsimus
(noun) a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; “he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman’s place is in the kitchen”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
mumpsimus (plural mumpsimuses)
A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform.
An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.
Antonyms
• sumpsimus
Source: Wiktionary
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