Meaning of purist in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpjʊrəst/

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  1. Noun

    purist

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from French puriste, from pur‘pure’

    Definitions

    1. someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)

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