English word absolutist comes from English absolute, English -ist
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| absolute | English (eng) | (geometry) In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity.. (philosophy, usually capitalized) A realm which exists without reference to anything else; that which can be imagined purely by itself; absolute ego.. (philosophy, usually capitalized) The unity of spirit and nature; God.. (philosophy, usually capitalized) [...] |
| -ist | English (eng) | Added to words to form nouns denoting:. A person who holds bigoted, partial views.. A person who uses a technological device of some kind. ;a person with a particular creative or academic role. ;one who has a certain political tendency. ;one who owns or manages something. ;one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;. |
| absolutist | English (eng) | (metaphysics) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]. An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute. [First attested in the early 20th century.]. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [First attested in the mid 19th century.] Of or pertaining to [...] |