absolutist

Word parts

absolute + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ or /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: ab‧so‧lut‧ist

Noun

Singular absolutist

Plural absolutists

1. (countable) An absolutist is someone who supports a government ruled by one person.

   The king's supporters were absolutists.