doctrinaire
UK/.dɒktri'nєә/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Rigidly applying a theory or doctrine without regard for practical problems
教条主义的；脱离实际的
n.
A person who stubbornly insists on applying a theory regardless of practicality
教条主义者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom French doctrinaire = 'one devoted to doctrine.' It is doctrine (the teaching) + the French agent ending -aire. The negative tone is built in: a doctrinaire person clings to theory so tightly that real-world facts get ignored — ruled by what they were taught rather than by what works.
Root doctor still carries 7 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His doctrinaire approach left no room for compromise or new evidence.
- 2.
The party was led by doctrinaires who distrusted any practical reform.