absolutists
|ab-so-lut-ists|
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/ˈæbsəˌluːtɪsts/
(absolutist)
absolute principles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absolutist' originates from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'complete' or 'unconditional.'
Historical Evolution
'absolutus' transformed into the French word 'absolutiste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absolutist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete or unconditional,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who holds absolute principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who holds absolute principles in political, philosophical, or theological matters.
The absolutists believed in the divine right of kings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 19:21