moralist
[ mawr-uh-list, mor- ]
/ ˈmɔr ə lɪst, ˈmɒr- /
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moralist
/ (ˈmɒrəlɪst) /
noun
a person who seeks to regulate the morals of others or to imbue others with a sense of morality
a person who lives in accordance with moral principles
a philosopher who is concerned with casuistic discussions of right action, or who seeks a general characterization of right action, often contrasted with a moral philosopher whose concern is with general philosophical questions about ethics
Derived forms of moralist
moralistic, adjectivemoralistically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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