purists

Meanings

• noun

  People who adhere strictly to traditional or original forms, often rejecting modern or innovative interpretations.

  - "The purists in literature prefer the original texts without any modern adaptations."
  - "The purists in music believe in preserving classical compositions as they were originally written."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purists
curses , heuristics , peruses

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Variants

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purist , puristic , puristically , purists

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Etymology

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From the Latin purus, meaning 'pure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'purist' was first used in the context of art criticism in the late 19th century.

2. Some purists in literature have been known to reject modern translations of classical texts, preferring to read them in their original languages.

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Related Concepts

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1. traditionalism: The belief in the importance of preserving traditional customs, beliefs, and practices.

2. preservationism: The belief in the importance of preserving things, such as artifacts, natural environments, or cultural traditions, for future generations.

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Culture

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In various fields such as literature, music, and art, purists have been known to advocate for the preservation of traditional forms and rejecting modern innovations. In literature, purists may prefer the original texts without any modern adaptations or translations. In music, they may believe in preserving classical compositions as they were originally written, rejecting modern interpretations or adaptations. In art, purists may prefer traditional techniques and styles, rejecting modern or avant-garde art.

How to Memorize "purists"

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3. mnemonics
   

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