Associations to the word «Absolutist»

Wiktionary

ABSOLUTIST, noun. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
ABSOLUTIST, noun. (metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
ABSOLUTIST, noun. An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
ABSOLUTIST, adjective. Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABSOLUTIST, noun. One who advocates absolutism.
ABSOLUTIST, adjective. Pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism.

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