Definition of Purist
Purist
Pu·rist


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(noun)
A person who adheres strictly to a particular standard or principle.

e.g. The film critic was a purist who only appreciated classic movies.

(noun)
a person who has very strong ideas about what is correct or acceptable and who usually opposes changes to traditional methods and practices;

e.g. She was a purist when it came to not having piercings, tattoos, or colored hair.



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