Hardliner: meaning, definitions and examples
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hardliner
[ ˈhɑːrdˌlaɪnər ]
politics
A hardliner is someone who takes a strict, inflexible position on a particular issue and is unwilling to compromise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hardliner in the negotiations refused to consider any concessions.
- The party's hardliners called for a tougher stance on immigration.
- The president's appointment of a hardliner as the new chief of staff signaled a shift in policy direction.
general
A hardliner can also refer to a person who advocates for a strict or uncompromising approach in any situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known as a hardliner when it came to enforcing the company's rules.
- The teacher was seen as a hardliner by the students because of her strict discipline.
Translations
Translations of the word "hardliner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 linha dura
🇮🇳 कट्टरपंथी (kattarapanthi)
🇩🇪 Hardliner
🇮🇩 garis keras
🇺🇦 радикал
🇵🇱 radykalny
🇯🇵 強硬派 (きょうこうは, kyōkōha)
🇫🇷 dur à cuire
🇪🇸 intransigente
🇹🇷 sert çizgi
🇰🇷 강경파 (강경파, ganggyeongpa)
🇸🇦 متشدد (mutashadid)
🇨🇿 tvrdá linie
🇸🇰 tvrdá línia
🇨🇳 强硬派 (qiángyìng pài)
🇸🇮 trda linija
🇮🇸 harðlínumaður
🇰🇿 қатал сызық
🇬🇪 ხისტი ხაზის მიმდევარი (khisti khazis mimdevari)
🇦🇿 sərt xətt
🇲🇽 intransigente
Word origin
The term 'hardliner' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'hard' meaning firm or strict, and 'liner' indicating someone with a fixed position. It gained popularity in political discourse to describe individuals who advocate for stringent policies without compromise. The concept of a hardliner is often associated with ideologies that prioritize unwavering principles over flexibility or negotiation.
See also: hard, hardball, harden, hardening, harder, hardly, hardness, hardship, hardships, hardware, hardy.