— moralistic , adj. — moralistically , adv.
/mawr"euh list, mor"-/ , n.
1. a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
2. a philosopher concerned with the principles of morality.
3. a person who practices morality.
4. a person concerned with regulating the morals of others, as by imposing censorship.
[ 1615-25; MORAL + -IST ]