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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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