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diehard

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Diehard (adj) means refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it.

adj
1
Refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it.
2
Fiercely against any kind of progress or reform.
3
Total and unwavering in one's beliefs, allowing no other view.
"For a Roman Catholic teacher, he sure is a diehard fundamentalist."
4
Extremely determined or loyal to a cause.
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Etymology

A deverbal formation from die hard.

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What is the meaning of diehard?
"diehard" (adj) means refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it.
What are the different meanings of diehard?
"diehard" has 3 main meanings: 1. Refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it; 2. Fiercely against any kind of progress or reform; 3. Total and unwavering in one's beliefs, allowing no other view.
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