Absolutist

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/, /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/
• US IPA: /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/

Alternative forms

• (adjective) absolutistic

Origin

From absolute + -ist after French absolutiste.

Full definition of absolutist

Noun

1. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. First attested in the mid 19^th century.

1. (metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute. First attested in the mid 19^th century.
2. An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute. First attested in the early 20^th century.

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising. First attested in the mid 19^th century.