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noun
- A rigidity in adhering to a doctrine or set of principles, often characterized by an unwillingness to consider alternative ideas or approaches.
His adherence to doctrinairism made it difficult for him to consider alternative perspectives, as he firmly believed that his way of thinking was the only valid approach.
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The term ‘doctrinairism‘ is derived from the French word ‘doctrinaire,‘ which itself comes from the Latin ‘doctrina,‘ meaning ‘teaching‘ or ‘doctrine.‘ The suffix ‘-ism‘ is used to form nouns indicating a doctrine, ideology, or movement. The term refers to a strict adherence to a particular doctrine or set of principles, often without consideration for practical applications or the nuances of a situation. The emergence of ‘doctrinaire‘ in the early 19th century was connected to the ideological factions in France, particularly those who maintained rigid adherence to certain political doctrines.
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