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rigorists

/ˈrɪɡərɪsts/

Translations

rigoristnoun

rigorists

/ˈrɪɡərɪst/

rigoristePersonne qui applique strictement des règles ou des principes, notamment dans un contexte religieux ou moral.

The rigorist refused to compromise on any of the traditional practices, insisting that they be followed to the letter.

Le rigoriste a refusé tout compromis sur les pratiques traditionnelles, exigeant qu’elles soient suivies à la lettre.

Additional translations

rigoristeDans le christianisme ancien, partisan d’une discipline très stricte refusant la réconciliation aux auteurs de fautes graves.

Synonyms

strict adherent

rigoristnoun

A person who adheres strictly to a set of rules or principles, often in a religious or moral context.

The rigorist refused to compromise on any of the traditional practices, insisting that they be followed to the letter.

In early Christianity, a believer who denied reconciliation to those guilty of grave sins such as apostasy or adultery.

Cyprian clashed with the rigorists over whether the lapsed could be readmitted to communion.