Purist: meaning, definitions and examples

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purist

 

[ หˆpjสŠษ™rษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

A person who insists on strict adherence to a particular set of rules or principles, especially in the field of art or literature.

Synonyms

conservative, stickler, traditionalist

Examples of usage

  • He was a purist when it came to classical music, refusing to listen to any modern interpretations.
  • The purist believed that true art could only be created using traditional techniques.
Context #2 | Noun

language

A person who is concerned with maintaining the purity of a language by avoiding the adoption of foreign words or expressions.

Synonyms

language conservative, linguistic traditionalist

Examples of usage

  • The language purist argued against the use of slang terms in formal writing.
  • She was known as a purist for her dedication to preserving the integrity of the English language.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A person who is uncompromising in their adherence to a particular ideology or philosophy.

Synonyms

dogmatist, ideologue, zealot

Examples of usage

  • The purist refused to compromise on her beliefs, even in the face of opposition.
  • He was a purist when it came to environmental conservation, advocating for strict protection of natural resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "purist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น purista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Purist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ purysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด”็ฒ‹ไธป็พฉ่€… (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“ใ™ใ„ใ—ใ‚…ใŽใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puriste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ purista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท purist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ˆ˜์ฃผ์˜์ž (็ด”็ฒนไธป็พฉ่€…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ purista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ purista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฏ็ฒนไธปไน‰่€… (็ด”็ฒนไธป็พฉ่€…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ purist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreintrรบarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐะปั‹า› ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ purist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ purista

Etymology

The word 'purist' originated in the late 18th century from the French word 'puriste', which was derived from the Latin word 'purus' meaning 'pure'. The term initially referred to individuals who advocated for the preservation of purity in language and culture. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass those who adhere strictly to various principles or ideologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,491, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.