— absolutist , n. , adj. — absolutistic , adj. — absolutistically , adv.
/ab"seuh looh tiz'euhm/ , n.
1. the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
2. any theory holding that values, principles, etc., are absolute and not relative, dependent, or changeable.
[ 1745-55 ]
Syn. 1. totalitarianism.