absolutist

• Qui se rapporte à un système politique où une seule personne ou un seul parti détient un pouvoir absolu, ou à une doctrine philosophique affirmant l'existence de principes absolus.

Relating to or supporting a political system where a single ruler or party holds total power, or a philosophical belief in absolute principles.

1. Relating to absolute powerC1formal

   Pertaining to a political system where a single ruler or authority holds total and unrestricted power.

   Absolutiste

   • The absolutist regime suppressed all forms of dissent.
   • Absolutist monarchies were common in early modern Europe.
   • The philosopher criticized absolutist forms of government.

   Synonymesabsoluteauthoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialtotalitarianunlimitedunrestricted

   Antonymesconstitutionaldemocraticlimitedparliamentaryrepresentative

2. Uncompromising in principlesC1formal

   Describing a person or belief that adheres strictly to a set of principles, without allowing for any exceptions or flexibility.

   Intransigeant dans ses principes

   • His absolutist stance on free speech made him unpopular with moderates.
   • The debate was between relativist and absolutist moral philosophies.
   • She held an absolutist view on the importance of honesty.

   Synonymesdogmatichardlineinflexibleintransigentrigidstrictunbendinguncompromisingunyielding

   Antonymescompromisingflexiblelenientmoderatepragmatic

• Nom désignant une personne qui soutient ou défend l'absolutisme, c'est-à-dire un principe politique de pouvoir centralisé et sans limite.

A noun referring to a person who advocates or supports absolutism, a political principle of centralized and unlimited authority.

1. Advocate of absolutismC1formalpolitical

   A person who supports or believes in absolutism, a political system where a single ruler holds complete and unrestricted power.

   Partisan de l'absolutisme

   • The absolutist argued that a strong central authority is necessary for national stability.
   • Historians often debate the motivations of absolutists like Louis XIV.
   • The philosopher was considered an absolutist in his views on monarchy.

   Synonymesauthoritarianautocratdespotdictatortotalitariantyrant

2. Supporter of totalitarianismC1formalpolitical

   A person who adheres to or promotes the principles of totalitarianism, where the state controls all aspects of public and private life.

   Partisan du totalitarisme

   • The regime's absolutists suppressed any form of dissent.
   • He was labeled an absolutist for his unwavering support of the totalitarian state.
   • Absolutists often justify their actions by claiming they are for the greater good.

   Synonymesauthoritarianautocratdespotdictatortotalitarian

   Antonymesdemocratlibertarianpluralist