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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