Absolutist

usgb/ˈæbsəluːtɪst/
noun

A person who believes in or supports absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.

In times of political crisis, absolutists tend to gain power.
Visual representation of "absolutist" - A person who believes in or supports absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.

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  • political absolutist
  • philosophical absolutist
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Political stance

The term often relates to extreme political views opposing compromise or moderate ideas.

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The leader’s absolutist views made dialogue with opposition parties impossible.
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Uncompromising belief

An absolutist may disregard others' opinions, believing their own to be inherently correct.

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As an ethical absolutist, she strictly followed the rules without exception.
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Context matters

Understand the context as 'absolutist' can have different connotations in history, ethics, or politics.

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In a historical context, an absolutist king wielded unrestricted power.
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