purist
noun
pur·ist
ˈpyu̇r-ist 
: a person who adheres strictly and often excessively to a tradition
especially
: one preoccupied with the purity of a language and its protection from the use of foreign or altered forms
Examples of purist in a Sentence
a purist who only drinks European wines
Recent Examples on the Web
For Japanese denim purists, a range of jeans is dyed with natural Japanese indigo and traditional ash fermentation dyeing methods.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2024
Joël enlists younger brother Bernard (Jacques Villeret) to go in his place, but Jean-Arthur isn’t so lucky and soon devolves into a semi-mad purist who will settle for nothing less than the ultimate in survivalist adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
The other trigger for purists is the loss of the analog tachometer front and center, replaced by a curved 12.6-inch screen.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Aaaaand, of course, the celebration has already been cut short thanks to a frustrating mix of homophobia, misogynoir, and book purists.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 June 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2024
Joël enlists younger brother Bernard (Jacques Villeret) to go in his place, but Jean-Arthur isn’t so lucky and soon devolves into a semi-mad purist who will settle for nothing less than the ultimate in survivalist adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
The other trigger for purists is the loss of the analog tachometer front and center, replaced by a curved 12.6-inch screen.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Aaaaand, of course, the celebration has already been cut short thanks to a frustrating mix of homophobia, misogynoir, and book purists.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 June 2024
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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