purist

noun
UK: /ˈpjʊərɪst/
US: /ˈpjʊrɪst/

  1. Someone who believes in following the rules of a subject or activity very strictly.

    1. The food critic is a purist, criticizing any deviation from tradition.
    2. Some language purists believe that slang is ruining the English language.

  2. A person who wants to maintain traditional or correct forms of language or art.

    1. A grammatical purist, she always corrects other people's mistakes.
    2. He is a film purist who insists on watching movies only in their original format.
purist adjective

  1. Relating to someone who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules or principles.

    1. His purist approach to cooking made his dishes very authentic.
    2. The organization is known for its purist stance on environmental issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "purist" in English means: Someone who believes in following the rules of a subject or activity very strictly., A person who wants to maintain traditional or correct forms of language or art..

The phonetic transcription of "purist" is /ˈpjʊərɪst/ in British English and /ˈpjʊrɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "purist": "The food critic is a purist, criticizing any deviation from tradition.". More examples on the page.