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purist

Syllabification: (pur·ist)
Pronunciation: /ˈpyo͝orist/
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Definition of purist

noun

  • 1a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style.
  • 2 (Purist) an adherent of Purism.

Derivatives

puristic

Pronunciation: /pyo͝orˈistik/
adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from French puriste, from pur 'pure'

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