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moralist
noun mor·al·ist \-list\
: a person who has strong feelings and opinions about what is right and who tries to control the moral behavior of other people
Full Definition of MORALIST
1
: one who leads a moral life
2
: a philosopher or writer concerned with moral principles and problems
3
: one concerned with regulating the morals of others
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First Known Use of MORALIST
1621
Related to MORALIST
- Synonyms
- bluenose, prude, Mrs. Grundy, nice nelly, puritan, wowser [chiefly Australian]
- Antonyms
- immoralist
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