Moralizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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moralizer
[ ˈmɔːrəlaɪzər ]
personal beliefs
A moralizer is a person who expresses moral views or judgments. They often emphasize ethical standards and can be seen as preachy or overly moralistic. Moralizers may attempt to influence others toward what they perceive as virtuous behavior.
Synonyms
ethicist, moralist, preacher, reformer, uplifter.
Examples of usage
- The moralizer lectured the group on the importance of honesty.
- In her speeches, she often came across as a moralizer, focusing on ethical dilemmas.
- He didn't want to be a moralizer, but felt compelled to speak out against injustice.
Translations
Translations of the word "moralizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moralizador
🇮🇳 नैतिकता की व्याख्या करने वाला
🇩🇪 Moralist
🇮🇩 moralizer
🇺🇦 моралізатор
🇵🇱 moralizator
🇯🇵 モラリスト
🇫🇷 moraliste
🇪🇸 moralizador
🇹🇷 ahlakçı
🇰🇷 도덕가
🇸🇦 مؤدب
🇨🇿 moralizátor
🇸🇰 moralizátor
🇨🇳 道德家
🇸🇮 moralizator
🇮🇸 siðfræðingur
🇰🇿 морализатор
🇬🇪 მორალისტი
🇦🇿 moralizator
🇲🇽 moralizador
Etymology
The word 'moralizer' originates from the French word 'moraliser', which itself comes from the Latin 'moralizāre'. The root 'moral' derives from 'mōrālis', meaning 'pertaining to manners', and is connected to the Greek 'mōros' meaning 'foolish, dull'. The term essentially evolved to describe someone who turns ethical theories and philosophies into practical judgments or actions. In English literature, the use of 'moralizer' has been noted since the late 18th century, usually in a context that critiques someone's tendency to impose their moral views on others. As society has changed, the connotation has also shifted, with modern interpretations often seeing moralizers as both guardians of ethical behavior and as individuals who may impose their views on others.