moralist

• Personne qui s'occupe de philosophie morale ou qui insiste sur le strict respect des règles et normes de conduite établies, souvent en faisant la morale aux autres.

A noun referring to a person who specializes in moral philosophy or someone who insists on strict adherence to established rules and forms of behavior.

1. Moral philosopherC1formal

   A thinker or scholar who specializes in the study of moral principles and ethical problems.

   Moraliste (philosophe moral)

   • The ancient moralist Aristotle wrote extensively on virtue ethics.
   • As a moralist, she examined the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
   • The conference brought together moralists from various philosophical traditions.

   Synonymesethicianethicist

2. Strict enforcer of rulesC1formal

   A person who insists on strict adherence to moral rules and conventional forms of behavior.

   Moraliste strict

   • He was known as a moralist who criticized any deviation from traditional values.
   • The old moralist condemned the new fashion trends as immoral.
   • She played the role of a moralist in the community, always judging others' actions.

   Synonymesdisciplinarianmartinetpuritanstickler