Purist
Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊrɪst/
Purist (noun)
- A person who strongly believes only correct forms should be used, especially in language.
- A person who wants to keep something exactly as it was, and dislikes changes or new styles.
- A person who insists on a strict, original method and rejects variations in a field or activity.
Examples
- The purist avoids slang to keep language cleanliness.
- Her purist attitude focuses on language cleanliness in writing.