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doctrinaire

🇬🇧 UK/.dɒktri'nєә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who rigidly applies a theory or doctrine without regard for practical reality

教条主义者;空谈理论者

adj.

Rigidly applying theories without considering practical circumstances

教条主义的;脱离实际的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
doctrteacher, learned person
+
inconnector
+
airesuffix
=doctrinaire

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His doctrinaire approach to policy-making ignored practical concerns raised by field workers.

  • 2.

    The professor was criticized for being a doctrinaire who refused to consider alternative interpretations.

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