absolutist

English

/ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/, /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government.
  • (metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute.
  • An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute.

Etymology

Suffix from English absolute (not relative, complete, utter, independent).

Origin

English

absolute

Gloss

not relative, complete, utter, independent

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