Canonist (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as axiomatic; e.g. "canonist communism".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Canonist Marxism held that the principles of socialism and communism were fundamental and unyielding.
- Her critique of modern society was rooted in a canonist interpretation of anarchist theory.
- Canonist intellectuals tend to believe in an essential core of ideals that are seen as timeless and absolute.
- The party platform was founded on canonist principles, emphasizing the enduring value of collectivism.
- Critics of canonist ideology often argue that its rigid adherence to doctrine stifles original thought and intellectual exploration.