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doctrinarian

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doctrinaire (ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛə)

—*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

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Doctrinarian is always a great word to know.

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