doctri'nairism
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doctrinaire (ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | stubbornly insistent on the observation of the niceties of a theory, esp without regard to practicality, suitability, etc |
| 2. | theoretical; impractical |
| —n | |
| 3. | a person who stubbornly attempts to apply a theory without regard to practical difficulties |
| doctri'nairism | |
| —n | |
| doctri'narism | |
| —n | |
| doctri'narian | |
| —n | |
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