In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DIEHARD
traditionalist, diehard
(noun) one who adheres to traditional views
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
diehard (comparative more diehard, superlative most diehard)
Unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change.
Fanatically opposing progress or reform.
Complete; having no opposite opinion of anything in a particular topic of one's values; thorough of in one's beliefs.
Synonyms
• See also obstinate
Noun
diehard (plural diehards)
A person with such an attitude.
Anagrams
• dihedra
Source: Wiktionary
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