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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMoralapostel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: moˈʁaːlˌʔapɔstəl
"Die Moralapostel wollten den Karneval verbieten."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A priggish, puritanical person who is excessively moralistic or opposed to alcoholic drinks and public amusements.
"The local town council was dominated by wowsers who banned dancing at the community hall." - 2
Something that is extraordinarily impressive, wonderful, or sensational.
"That new sports car is an absolute wowser on the racetrack."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in late 19th-century Australia, the term is believed to be coined by John Norton, a newspaper editor and politician, as an imitative formation or blend. It originally denoted a puritanical person, a spoil-sport, or a zealous reformer who objects to worldly pleasures and alcohol.
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bigot
Transliteration: bi.ɡɔt
"C'est un véritable bigot qui condamne tous les divertissements."
Moralapostel
Transliteration: moˈʁaːlˌʔapɔstəl
"Die Moralapostel wollten den Karneval verbieten."
puritano
Transliteration: pu.riˈta.no
"Non fare il puritano e goditi la festa."
puritano
Transliteration: pu.ɾiˈta.no
"Los puritanos locales se opusieron firmemente al evento."
puritano
Transliteration: pu.ɾiˈtɐ.nu
"Ele age como um puritano quando o assunto é diversão."
कट्टर नैतिकवादी
Transliteration: kattar naitikvadi
"वह शहर का एक कट्टर नैतिकवादी व्यक्ति है।"
老夫子
Transliteration: lǎofūzǐ
"他总是一副老夫子的作派，反对一切娱乐活动。"
고지식한 사람
Transliteration: gojisikhan saram
"그는 모든 오락을 반대하는 고지식한 사람이다."
堅物
Transliteration: katamutsu
"彼は娯楽に対して非常に厳しい堅物だ。"
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