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doctrinaire

Theorist who pays no regard to practical considerations, generally a political ideologist. The term is of French origin, and was applied to a group of politicians at the time of the Restoration (1815-30), who desired a constitution in France modelled according to historical principles and the monarchical system in Britain, and were opposed to absolutism as much as to revolutionary principles. The leaders were Pierre Royer-Collard (1763-1845), François Guizot, and the duc de Broglie.



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But Nature, who has no doctrinaire ideas, may equally apply it to concentration.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
Standing well at court, whether the king regnant was of the older or younger branch, whether the government was doctrinaire liberal, or conservative; looked upon by all as a man of talent, since those who have never experienced a political check are generally so regarded; hated by many, but warmly supported by others, without being really liked by anybody, M.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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