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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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