moralist
mor·al·ist
noun \-list\Definition of MORALIST
1
: one who leads a moral life
2
: a philosopher or writer concerned with moral principles and problems
3
: one concerned with regulating the morals of others
Examples of MORALIST
- <a smattering of moralists around the country tried to get the songs banned from the radio>
First Known Use of MORALIST
1621
Related to MORALIST
- Synonyms
- bluenose, prude, Mrs. Grundy, nice nelly, puritan, wowser [chiefly Australian]
- Antonyms
- immoralist
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