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minimalist

Syllabification: (min·i·mal·ist)
Pronunciation: /ˈminəməlist/
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Definition of minimalist

noun

  • 1a person advocating minor or moderate reform in politics.
  • 2a person who advocates or practices minimalism in art or music.

adjective

(also minimalistic)
  • 1advocating moderate political policies.
  • 2of or relating to minimalism in art or music.

Origin:

early 20th century: first used with reference to the Russian Mensheviks. Usage in art and music dates from the 1960s

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