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doctrinaire

/ˌdɒktɪˈnɛər/ adjective · British & US
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What does doctrinaire mean?

adjective

A person who holds strong, uncompromising views on a particular subject, often in a rigid or dogmatic way. A person who adheres to a particular ideology or doctrine.

Example

"The politician was accused of being a doctrinaire socialist, unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints."

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