minimalist

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noun

min·​i·​mal·​ist ˈmi-nə-mə-list How to pronounce minimalist (audio)
1
: one who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization or the achievement of a set of goals to a minimum
2
a
: an artist who creates minimal art
b
: an adherent of minimalism

minimalist

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adjective

: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism

Examples of minimalist in a Sentence

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Noun
But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025 For a minimalist, chic hideaway, stay at Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, with its 23 remarkably white rooms. AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Adjective
From spacious beach bags to minimalist clutches, keep reading to shop my favorites from $26. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 Wake up in one of the seven minimalist stone villas atop grassy cliffs that overlook the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for minimalist

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minimalist was in 1906

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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimalist. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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