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
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The news is sure to make purists groan, but the tradeoff is an output that reaches into four-digit territory.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Reports from the Associated Press, though, suggest every effort is being made to ensure the timings remain the same – a relief for many purists.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The Odyssey trailer that’s upsetting some purists?
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for purist
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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