[ˈpjʊərɪst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style
(e.g: the production has yet to offend Gilbert and Sullivan purists)

- an adherent of Purism
(e.g: Purist painters)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French puriste, from pur ‘pure’