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noun rigˇ orˇ ism ˈri-gə-ˌri-zəm : rigidity in principle or practice rigorist ˈri-gə-rist noun or adjective rigoristic ˌri-gə-ˈri-stik adjective
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rigorist (comparative more rigorist, superlative most rigorist). Of, pertaining to or in the fashion of rigorists or rigorism.
rigorist (ˈrigorist). noun. Word origin. Fr rigorisme. You may also like. English Quiz. Confusables. Language Lover's. Blog.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word rigorist. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Rigorist definition: Someone who takes the strictest interpretation of a law, religious injunction etc.
Sep 6, 2016 ˇ Rigorists usually entertain conflictual relations with the official church hierarchy and are basically distinguished from it. Rigorist attitudes ...
Also found in: Encyclopedia. Related to rigorist: make of, call on, try out, picking on, holding up, took over. rigˇorˇism.
rigorist: A person of strict or rigid principles or manners; in general, one who adheres to severity or purity in anything, as in style.
Usually means: Strict adherence to rules, principles. Definitions [Related words] [Mentions] [History]. We found 13 dictionaries that define the word rigorist:
Synonyms for RIGORIST: puritan, fanatic, zealot, extremist, activist, militant, addict, enthusiast, buff, visionary, …