"rectitudinarian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rectitudinarians [plural]
Etymology: From rectitude + -in- + -arian. Etymology templates: {{af|en|rectitude|-in-|-arian}} rectitude + -in- + -arian Head templates: {{en-noun}} rectitudinarian (plural rectitudinarians)
  1. A person who has a high standard of rectitude

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