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moralist
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/ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst/
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/ˈmɔr.əl.ɪst/
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moralist
noun
moralists
pl
UK
/ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst/
US
/ˈmɔr.əl.ɪst/
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моралист
The moralist often criticized the behavior of others.
Моралист часто критиковал поведение других.
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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.
Synonyms
philosopher
moralist
moral thinker
moral philosopher
ethicist
moralist
adjective
UK
/ˈmɒr.ə.lɪst/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ə.lɪst/
Functions attributively (e.g., "a moralist stance"), therefore treated as an adjective per guidelines.
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Relating to or characteristic of moralists or moralism.
The book takes a moralist stance on contemporary social issues.
Synonyms
sententious
righteous
judgmental
priggish
self-righteous
puritanical
didactic
sanctimonious
preachy
moralizing
moralistic
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