essentialists

/ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪsts/
noun
  1. Multiple people who believe that things have a fixed, unchanging essence or nature.
    • The conference brought together essentialists and their critics for a lively discussion.
    • The essentialists in the room disagreed with the idea that identity is fluid.
    • Essentialists often argue that certain moral values are universal across all cultures.
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