hard-liner

American  

[hahrd-lahy-ner] / ˈhɑrdˈlaɪ nər /

Or hardliner

noun

1. a person who adheres rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan.

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Etymology

Origin of hard-liner

First recorded in 1960–65; hard-line + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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hard-liner

Ghalibaf, a former Revolutionary Guard air-force commander and Tehran mayor, is known as a hard-liner but has shown pragmatism, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

Known as a hard-liner, Raisi seemingly sought to strike a diplomatic tone.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023

Secretary Wade Crowfoot of the state Natural Resources Agency is a drought hard-liner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2023

He was a hard-liner in labor talks with the players’ union.

From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2023

His successor, the hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi, had moved to tighten the restrictions.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2023