1. people who rigidly adhere to a doctrine or theory without regard for practical considerations
Usage: plural form of doctrinaire

Examples

• The doctrinaires in the party refused to compromise on any policy issues.
• Political doctrinaires often struggle to adapt their theories to real-world situations.
• The committee was dominated by doctrinaires who rejected all practical suggestions.
• Economic doctrinaires insisted on following textbook models despite changing market conditions.
• The professor criticized the doctrinaires who applied theories without considering context.
• Revolutionary doctrinaires often clash with more moderate reformers.