DOCTRINAIRE


Meaning of DOCTRINAIRE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ däk-tr ə - ' ner

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from doctrine

Date: 1831

: one who attempts to put into effect an abstract doctrine or theory with little or no regard for practical difficulties

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