altitudinarian
|al-ti-tu-di-nar-i-an|
C2
/ˌæltɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/
lofty principles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altitudinarian' originates from the Latin word 'altitudo,' meaning 'height' or 'loftiness.'
Historical Evolution
'Altitudo' transformed into the English word 'altitudinarian' to describe someone with lofty principles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to height,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having lofty principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having lofty or high-minded principles or beliefs.
The altitudinarian views of the philosopher were admired by many.
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