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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

purist

/ˈpɜːrɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does purist mean?

noun

A person who insists on the strictest or most traditional standards of a particular activity or art form. A person who believes in the importance of maintaining the original or authentic form of something.

Example

"The artist was a purist who refused to compromise her vision for the sake of commercial success."

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