ABSOLUTISTS

Noun

absolutists

plural of absolutist

Source: Wiktionary


ABSOLUTIST

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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