Doctrinaire
/ˌdɒk.trɪˈnɛər/noun
A person who seeks to impose a doctrine in all circumstances, often dogmatically and without consideration of practical circumstances.
Did you know?The term 'doctrinaire' emerged during the French Revolution, symbolizing strict adherence to ideological purity, often leading to fanaticism and conflict.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
doctrina
“teaching, instruction, derived from 'docere', meaning 'to teach'.”
Old French
Old French
doctrinaire
“pertaining to doctrine or teaching.”
18th Century
French
doctrinaire
“a person who advocates a particular doctrine or set of doctrines.”
Modern English
English
doctrinaire
“one who rigidly adheres to doctrine, especially in politics or philosophy.”