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nouna philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
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- derrida French philosopher and critic (born in Algeria); exponent of deconstructionism (1930-2004)
- deconstructionist of or concerned with the philosophical theory of literature known as deconstructionism
- jacques derrida French philosopher and critic (born in Algeria); exponent of deconstructionism (1930-2004)