absolutist adj 1: pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism [syn: {absolutist}, {absolutistic}] n 1: one who advocates absolutism
Absolutist \Ab"so*lu`tist\, n. 1. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metaph.) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the absolute. --Sir. W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]
Absolutist \Ab"so*lu`tist\, a. Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; as, absolutist principles. [1913 Webster]