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hardliner

 

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Adjective hardline has 1 sense
  1. hard-line, hardline - firm and uncompromising; "a hard-line policy"
    Antonyms: compromising, conciliatory, flexible (indirect, via uncompromising)

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Hardliner

Description:

A hardliner refers to a person holding extreme or uncompromising views, particularly in politics, ideology, or religion. They strongly advocate for strict adherence to their principles, often rejecting any form of compromise or negotiation.

Sense 1: Noun

1.1) A person who takes an inflexible or uncompromising stance on an issue.

1.2) A person who holds extreme views that are often considered staunch or conservative.

1.3) A person who advocates for strict implementation of specific policies or principles, often within a political or religious context.

Sample Sentences:

1.1) The hardliner in the debate refused to consider any alternative solutions and remained steadfast in their position.

1.2) The political hardliner criticized the proposed reforms, claiming they went against traditional values.

1.3) The religious hardliners demanded stricter regulations and adherence to their interpretation of religious laws.

Sense 2: Adjective

2.1) Characterized by an uncompromising or extreme approach; inflexible.

2.2) Referring to policies, ideologies, or beliefs that are rigid and demanding.

Sample Sentences:

2.1) The hardliner approach taken by the government led to further polarization among different factions.

2.2) The party's hardliner stance on immigration alienated a large portion of the population.

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