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ABSOLUTIST
absolutist, absolutistic
(adjective) pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism
absolutist
(noun) one who advocates absolutism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
absolutist (plural absolutists)
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
(metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
Adjective
absolutist (comparative more absolutist, superlative most absolutist)
Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab"so*lu`tist, n.
1. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government.
2. (Metaph.)
Definition: One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the absolute. Sir. W. Hamilton.
Ab"so*lu`tist, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; as, absolutist principles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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