doctrinaire

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is excessively orthodox and uncompromising in their beliefs.

• noun

  A follower of a particular doctrine or system.

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Rhymes

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dairies , fairies , laideries , repairies

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Variants

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doctrinaire , doctrinairism , doctrinairisms , doctrinaires

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'doctrina' meaning 'teaching' or 'instruction'.

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Trivia

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1. Doctrinaire was originally a term used to describe a Roman Catholic who strictly adhered to the teachings of the Church.

2. The term 'doctrinaire' was popularized during the French Revolution as a pejorative term for those who adhered to rigid political or ideological beliefs.

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Related Concepts

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1. orthodoxy: A belief or doctrine that is generally accepted as true by a group or organization.

2. dogmatism: The holding of opinions or beliefs with excessive conviction or rigidity.

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Culture

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Doctrinaire individuals are often seen as inflexible and unwilling to consider new ideas or perspectives. They may be associated with religious or political extremism. In literature, doctrinaire characters can be found in works such as 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell and '1984' by George Orwell.

How to Memorize "doctrinaire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a rigid expression and unwilling to consider new ideas. Imagine a closed book or a locked door to represent their unwillingness to learn new things.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-O-D-T-R-I-N-A-I-R-E to remember the meaning: 'Doctrinaire' is an 'orthodox' and 'inflexible' person who follows a 'rigid' set of 'ideas' or 'rules'.

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