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doctrinarian

/ˌdɒktɪnˈɛəriən/ adjective · British & US
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What does doctrinarian mean?

adjective

A person who holds strongly to a particular doctrine or set of principles; a person who is dogmatic or inflexible in their views.

Example

"The politician's doctrinarian stance on the issue alienated many of her potential voters."

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