DOCTRINAIRE


Meaning of DOCTRINAIRE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdɔktrɪˈnɛə ]

adj. & n. --adj. seeking to apply a theory or doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations; theoretical and impractical. --n. a doctrinaire person; a pedantic theorist. øødoctrinairism n. doctrinarian n. [F f. doctrine DOCTRINE + -aire -ARY(1)]

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