1. characterized by or advocating absolute principles or complete authority without limitation
Usage: formal; often used in political or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The king’s absolutistic rule left no room for dissent or debate.
• Her absolutistic approach to morality made compromise impossible.
• The professor criticized absolutistic thinking in ethical philosophy.
• The regime’s absolutistic policies suppressed individual freedoms.
• He rejected absolutistic interpretations of religious doctrine.
• The company’s absolutistic management style frustrated employees.