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absolutist in German

absolutist in German is absolutistisch, Absolutist, Absolutistin — absolutist means a person who supports absolute or autocratic government.

absolutist in German

absolutistisch
adj
Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising. [from mid 19th c.]
Absolutist
noun
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]
Absolutistin
noun
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]
Absolutist
noun
(metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute. [from mid 19th c.]

What does "absolutist" mean?

  1. noun A person who supports absolute or autocratic government.
    "The pamphlet was written by an absolutist who wanted the king to rule unchecked."
  2. noun A person who insists that certain principles are absolute and allows no exceptions to them.
    "She is an absolutist on free speech and rejects any restriction."
  3. adjective Relating to absolute or unchecked authority, or allowing no compromise.
    "The country was ruled by an absolutist monarchy for two centuries."
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absolutist in a sentence

  • The pamphlet was written by an absolutist who wanted the king to rule unchecked.
  • Historians describe him as an absolutist opposed to any limits on royal power.
  • She is an absolutist on free speech and rejects any restriction.
  • As an absolutist about honesty, he refused to tell even a kind lie.

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What is "absolutist" in German?
"absolutist" in German is absolutistisch, Absolutist, Absolutistin. absolutist means: A person who supports absolute or autocratic government.
How do you use "absolutist" in a sentence?
Example: "The pamphlet was written by an absolutist who wanted the king to rule unchecked." In German, "absolutist" is absolutistisch, Absolutist, Absolutistin.
Are there other ways to say "absolutist" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "absolutist": absolutistisch, Absolutist, Absolutistin.
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