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:

Example:
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 :

Example:
Dancers and listeners mostly loved the new style, but purist critics hated it.
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