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moralist

/ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst/

/ˈmɔr.əl.ɪst/

Translations

moralistadjective

/ˈmɒr.ə.lɪst/

/ˈmɔːr.ə.lɪst/

Functions attributively (e.g., "a moralist stance"), therefore treated as an adjective per guidelines.

moralisteQui est propre au moralisme ou aux moralistes ; souvent avec une nuance de jugement ou d'exigence morale.

The book takes a moralist stance on contemporary social issues.

Le livre adopte une position moraliste sur les questions sociales contemporaines.

Synonyms

moralistnoun

moralists

/ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst/

/ˈmɔr.əl.ɪst/

moralistePersonne qui prêche, défend ou étudie la morale ; terme courant en philosophie et en critique littéraire.

Kant is generally regarded as a leading moralist of the Enlightenment.

Kant est généralement considéré comme un moraliste majeur des Lumières.

Additional translations

moralisateurSens péjoratif : personne qui juge les autres selon ses propres normes morales.

Synonyms

philosopher

moral philosopher

moral thinker

moralist

ethicist

Definitions

moralistadjective

Relating to or characteristic of moralists or moralism.

The book takes a moralist stance on contemporary social issues.

moralistnoun

A person who teaches or promotes morality, often emphasizing moral principles and values.

The moralist gave a lecture on the importance of honesty and integrity in everyday life.

A person who behaves in a morally superior way, often judging others based on their own moral standards.

He was considered a moralist by his peers because he frequently criticized their lifestyle choices.

A philosopher or writer who studies or expounds theories of ethics.

Kant is generally regarded as a leading moralist of the Enlightenment.