Moralista (en. Moralist)

/mɔːˈrɑː.lɪ.stə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who strictly adheres to the principles of morality.
He is referred to as a moralist due to his strict beliefs about right and wrong.
Siya ay tinaguriang isang moralista dahil sa kanyang mahigpit na paniniwala sa tama at mali.
A person who teaches lessons of good behavior.
As a moralist, he teaches lessons to the youth.
Bilang isang moralista, nagtuturo siya ng mga aral sa kabataan.
An individual who strongly believes in moral standards that can be rigid.
Sometimes, his views as a moralist can be unyielding towards others.
Minsan, ang kanyang mga pananaw bilang isang moralista ay nagiging hindi nakakaunawa sa ibang tao.

Etymology

Spanish: moralista

Common Phrases and Expressions

moralist in behavior
A person who strictly adheres to proper behavior.
moralista sa asal

Related Words

morality
The principles or lessons related to right and wrong.
moralidad
ethics
The study of proper conduct and the underlying principles.
ethics

Slang Meanings

too conservative or strict in principles
She's a moralista so she doesn't agree to parties with alcohol.
Siya ay moralista kaya hindi siya pumapayag sa mga party na may alak.
always giving advice about right and wrong
Don't worry, she's just a moralista; she always has good advice.
Huwag kang mag-alala, moralista lang siya, lagi na lang may magandang payo.
too pretentious or acting holier-than-thou
You're such a moralista, you're so judgmental of other people!
Para kang moralista, napaka-judgmental mo sa ibang tao!