Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who asserts their opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner without evidence: A dogmatist is someone who presents their beliefs or doctrines as unquestionably true, often dismissing other viewpoints.
   • A stubborn adherent to a specific set of principles or doctrines: A dogmatist rigidly follows a particular dogma or set of beliefs, showing inflexibility.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • In the debate, he was a true dogmatist, refusing to consider any evidence that contradicted his theory.
  • The political movement was led by dogmatists who tolerated no dissent from their ideology.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a dogmatist about something": To be rigidly and arrogantly certain about a particular subject.
  • She is such a dogmatist about nutrition that she dismisses all scientific studies that don't align with her personal beliefs.

Variants and Related Words

• Dogma (n): A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
  • The church's dogma was established centuries ago.
• Dogmatic (adj): Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true; opinionated.
  • His dogmatic attitude made collaboration difficult.
• Dogmatism (n): The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
  • The professor warned against the dangers of dogmatism in scientific inquiry.

Synonyms

• Doctrinaire: A person who seeks to apply a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
• Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
• Bigot: A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to their own opinions and prejudices.

Antonyms

• Skeptic: A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
• Pragmatist: A person who is guided more by practical considerations than by theory or dogma.
• Open-minded person: A person willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To be dogmatic": This adjectival phrase describes the characteristic behavior of a dogmatist.
  • It's hard to have a discussion with someone who is so dogmatic.

Noun

1. a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions