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rigorists

/ˈrɪɡərɪsts/

Translations

rigoristnoun

rigorists

/ˈrɪɡərɪst/

The rigorist insisted on following the rules without any exceptions.

Ригорист настаивал на соблюдении правил без каких-либо исключений.

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.