noun
doctrinaire
Doctrinaire (noun) means a person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion regardless of its feasibility.
noun
1
A person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion regardless of its feasibility.
2
In France, in 1815–30, a faction that advocated a constitution modeled on that of Britain.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French doctrinaire, from doctrine + -aire.
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What is the meaning of doctrinaire?
"doctrinaire" (noun) means a person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion regardless of its feasibility.
What are the different meanings of doctrinaire?
"doctrinaire" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion regardless of its feasibility; 2. In France, in 1815–30, a faction that advocated a constitution modeled on that of Britain.