PURIST | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Purist

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century: from French puriste, from pur ‘pure’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpjʊərɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style

Short Definition:

person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures

Examples:
  • the production has yet to offend Gilbert and Sullivan purists
  • purist fans of the original comic strip
Definition:

an adherent of Purism

Short Definition:

adherent of Purism

Examples:
  • Purist painters

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