Meaning of the word purist in English
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purist
US /ˈpjʊr.ɪst/
UK /ˈpjʊr.ɪst/
Noun
1.
someone who believes in and follows very traditional rules or ideas about a subject:
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Although purists may object to split infinitives, like "to boldly go," the fact is, they are commonly used.
Adjective
1.
believing in and following very traditional rules or ideas about a subject :
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Dancers and listeners mostly loved the new style, but purist critics hated it.
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