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- [mawr-uh-list, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə lɪst, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh-list, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə lɪst, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moralist word
- noun moralist a person who teaches or inculcates morality. 2
- noun moralist a philosopher concerned with the principles of morality. 1
- noun moralist a person who practices morality. 1
- noun moralist a person concerned with regulating the morals of others, as by imposing censorship. 1
- noun moralist A person who teaches or promotes morality. 1
- noun moralist sb preachy 1
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Origin of moralist
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; moral + -ist
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Parts of speech for Moralist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moralist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
moralist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moralist
noun moralist
- moralizer — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
- censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
- preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
- critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
- philosopher — a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
Antonyms for moralist
noun moralist
- immoralist — indifference toward or opposition to conventional morality.
Top questions with moralist
- what is a moralist?
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