universalist
noun/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜrsəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #18,302 most common English word
Meaning
a person who believes that certain truths, values, or principles apply universally to all people or situations.
Example sentence
She is known as universalist thinker who believes that certain moral principles apply to all people, regardless of culture.
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