1. people who believe in or support absolute principles or unlimited governmental power
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The absolutists refused to compromise on any aspect of their political agenda.
• Historical absolutists believed kings should have unlimited power over their subjects.
• Religious absolutists maintain that their interpretation of scripture is the only correct one.
• The debate was dominated by absolutists on both sides who rejected any middle ground.
• Constitutional scholars criticized the absolutists for ignoring checks and balances.
• Many absolutists emerged during times of political crisis and uncertainty.