Doctrinaire ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Doctrinaire ( noun )

A person who adheres inflexibly to a particular doctrine or ideology without considering practical matters.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french doctrinaire, from doctrine (see doctrine).

Examples:

1. He was a doctrinaire who refused to compromise on his principles.
2. The party was split between the doctrinaires and the pragmatists.
3. The doctrinaire's ideas were considered impractical and unrealistic.
4. He was a doctrinaire socialist who believed in complete state control.
5. The doctrinaire's rigid adherence to theory made it difficult to implement policies.

(As an adjective)

Doctrinaire ( adjective )

A person who adheres inflexibly to a particular doctrine or ideology without considering practical matters.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french doctrinaire, from doctrine (see doctrine).

Examples:

1. He was a doctrinaire who refused to compromise on his principles.
2. The party was split between the doctrinaires and the pragmatists.
3. The doctrinaire's ideas were considered impractical and unrealistic.
4. He was a doctrinaire socialist who believed in complete state control.
5. The doctrinaire's rigid adherence to theory made it difficult to implement policies.