Moralist

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/

Moralist (noun)

  1. A person who strongly believes in right and wrong and often tells others how to behave.
  2. A person who criticizes others’ actions because they think their own moral standards are better.
  3. A writer or thinker who discusses moral rules and how people should live.

Examples

  • The moralist teaches right conduct to young people.
  • This moralist explains how to behave politely and fairly.