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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That, of course, will infuriate Big Six purists who hate all things about the Sun Belt’s decade-long dominance of the NHL.
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
While some purists worry that complexity will undermine Bitcoin’s resilience, others argue that expanding its utility is essential to staying relevant.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In late-night talk-show writers rooms, the true comedy purists have long pleaded for evergreen rather than topical jokes, but riffing off the news pays off.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Classical purists will no doubt turn up their noses, particularly for the fact its outro suddenly veers from the concert hall into the warehouse rave.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
While some purists worry that complexity will undermine Bitcoin’s resilience, others argue that expanding its utility is essential to staying relevant.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In late-night talk-show writers rooms, the true comedy purists have long pleaded for evergreen rather than topical jokes, but riffing off the news pays off.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Classical purists will no doubt turn up their noses, particularly for the fact its outro suddenly veers from the concert hall into the warehouse rave.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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